On
December 31, 2006, a Mortar Platoon, while attempting to register a mortar
at a grid fired a registration round at a home. The round went through
the roof the house and detonated inside the home, killing one civilian
male and resulting in minor injury to one civilian female. The soldier
who fired the round acknowledged that he deviated from the Rules of Engagement
but that it was a tactical choice. An Army 15-6 investigation ensued.
The investigation itself and the results are redacted. No statement of
whether compensation for the casualties was paid.

Related
to 23838-23844. This is the Army 15-6 investigation for the December
31, 2006, incident in Iraq. Parts of the 15-6 are redacted. Additional
details shows that the family's son was killed and daughter had lacerations
to the scalp. Still no statement of whether compensation was paid.

Related
to 23838-23844 and 23845-23855. This is some of the witness statements
of the Army 15-6 investigation for the December 31, 2006, incident in
Iraq. Parts of the 15-6 are redacted. Still no statement of whether compensation
was paid.

Related
to 23838-23844, 23845-23855 and 23856-23876. More witness statements
from the Army 15-6 investigation for the December 31, 2006, incident
in Iraq. Parts of the 15-6 are redacted. Witness statement of a Lieutenant
Colonel on the scene informs that young male child was killed and young
female child was in shock and had had lacerations to the head. Also informed
that the LTC had informed the soldier who had fired the mortar that he
had violated two separate established directives. The soldier also informed
LTC that he believed he, the soldier, was at fault. Within 24 hours of
the incident the LTC returned to the scene and paid a solatia payment
to the father of the deceased.

Related
to 23838-23844, 23845-23855, 23856-23876, 23877-23896, 23897-23899 and
23901-23921. Memorandum requesting $5,000 for condolence payment for
the December 31, 2006, incident in Iraq for death of son and injury of
daughter. Condolence payment in the amount of $5,000 approved and signed
off by Stanley A. McChrystal, Lieutenant General.

Vehicle
approached U.S. personnel. U.S. personnel fired on vehicle, then engaged
in small arms fire. Engaged the "enemy" in nearby building.
Firing ignited flammable liquid on target building and building was set
on fire. Does not state specifically who was killed but notes that "use
of deadly force" was appropriate. Recommends no further investigation
no mention of if any compensation paid to individual/s against whom deadly
force was used.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. According
to an Iraqi witness statement a group of men were driving in a car when
they noticed an U.S. convoy behind them. The car moved to the side of
the road to let the convoy pass but the convoy began firing on the car.
Two brothers were killed. The convoy gave the other occupants in the
car a claims card to seek compensation under the FCA. A claim was submitted
under the FCA by the sister of the two men who were killed by gunshot
wounds. The sister sought $3,000 for the death of each of her brothers,
totaling $6,000. The Army suggested $5,000 instead and the claim was
settled for that amount. Pictures of the car included in the file show
severe damage to the car.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Iraqi
woman submits claim that her husband and son were killed when their vehicle
was fired on by U.S. forces. Iraqi woman requests $3,000 for the death
of her husband, $3,000 for the death of her son, and $6,300 for the damage
to the car. The Army suggested $11,000 instead and the claim was settled
for that amount. Notably, the letter to the claimant notifying her that
her claim was granted does not apologize for the death of her husband
and son, and instead only acknowledges the damage to the car, stating: "Allow
me to express my sympathy for the damage to your personal property."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Iraqi
woman submits claim that her brother was driving in Abu Graib, when US
Forces (C/I-87) convoy, driving in the wrong direction, hit her brother's
vehicle, killing her brother and destroying her brother's vehicle. Claimant
requested $12,000 in compensation. The Memorandum For Record suggested
a settlement of $7,500 and there is a claim receipt showing that $7,500
was to be paid. However, the front of the file reads "approve $7,000."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Iraqi
woman submits claim that US Forced fired on a car and killed her husband
and two sons. Iraqi woman requests $3,000 for each of the three deaths
and $1,500 for the damage to the vehcile. US authorities appear to be
unable to locate the incident in their Significant Act database and suggest
running the names of the victims through BATS (a system that captures
names of military aged men in Iraq) and notes that a condolence payment
may be an option. The claim however is ultimatley denied with the letter
explaining that: "Allow me express my symphathy for hte loss you
have sufferred, however, in accordance with the cited reference and teh
investigation into your claim, I find that you claim is not compensible
. . . . your claim was denied for the following reason: Combat Activity
- The Proximate cause of the incident was combat activity by the US Forces."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Iraqi
woman submits claim that Multi-National Forces fired on a car and killed
her husband. Iraqi woman requests $3,000 for death of husband and $6,000
for damage to the car. On the claim card is written a note that it is
suggested that the claim should be denied and another note states "still
could be condolence." Ultimatley the claim denied with the letter
explaining that: "Allow me express my symphathy for hte loss you
have sufferred, however, in accordance with the cited reference and the
investigation into your claim, I find that you claim is not compensible
. . . . your claim was denied for the following reason: Lack of Evidence
- There is not enough evidnece that U.S. Forces' Negligence is the proxmiate
cause of your damages." The Iraqi woman sought reconsideration of
her claim, but it was denied a second time, again for lack of evidence.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Iraqi
man submits claim that on April 16, 2006, US Forces helicopters were
chasing a suspect when his wife exited their home to make sure that their
children were okay. When his wife went outside she was attacked by an
army dog. According to the man US soldiers took his wife in the helicopter
to get her medical help but she died. The Iraqi man spent 2 months locating
his wife's body as it was not returned to him. The Iraqi man sought $10,000
in compensation. The "General Information Center, Al-Radhwanya-Baghdad,
Iraq" - an intermediary between Iraqi civilians and US Forces suggested
that the entire amount be paid. US Forces paid the claim for $2,500.

Claim
by Iraqi civilians for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. The
widows of three Iraqi men and one wounded Iraqi man submit claims that
the four men were working in an industrial area when they heard Coalition
Forces approach and decided to leave the area but not before putting
their car in a garage. As they were doing so they were fired upon. The
lawyer for the claimants explained that the US Forces may have thought
that the men were Anti-Iraqi Forces. The claimants asked for $2,500 for
each death and for $1,500 for the injured individual. The claim was denied
on the ground that the Significant Act Database lists the four men as
part of AIF with the official stated reason for denial being: "The
evidence shows that United States Forces did not cause the damage."

Claim
by Iraqi civilians for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Iraqi
civilians claim that two of their husbands were killed and a third man
Fawzi Jassim Hussein claimed he was injured when, while they were driving
along a highway a Coalition Forces Convoy approached them from behind
and began firing on them. The claimants sought $2,500 for each death
and $1,500 for the Hussein's personal injuries. The claim was denied
for the following reason: "The evidence shows that the damage was
caused during combat."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Iraqi
civilian claims that he and his brother were walking into their village
when he and his brother were fired upon by Coalition Forces. One brother
was killed. The other brother filed a FCA claim seeking $3,000 for his
brother's death. The Memorandum of Opinion suggested denying the claim
because there was a Significant Act Database entry that US Forces were
in the area looking for an Improvised Explosive Devise Cell Member and
according to the Memorandum the fact that the US Forces were on a mission
made the incident come within the combat exemption to the FCA. Ultmately
the letter sent to the Iraqi civilian states that the reason the claim
was denied was because "[t]here is not enough evidence to prove
your claim." The file also contains an email from the investigating
officer seeking help understanding the autopsy report because the autopsy
report lists the cause of death as head injury and not a bullet; the
investigating officer notes in his email that "The Claimant appears
to be credible, and I would like to give a condolence payment ot the
deceased's family, but of course, I need ot verify the incident and get
some more information." Nothing in the file suggests that a condolance
payment was made.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Iraqi
civilian claims that while he and his cousin were riding in a car headed
toward a gas station a Coalition Forces Convoy approached and they somehow
ended up in the middle of the convoy. The convoy began firing at them.
Claimant's cousin was killed, claimant was injured and his car was damaged.
Claimant filed claim seeking $10,551. In the letter sent to Claimant
his claim was denied on the following ground: "The evidence shows
that the damage was caused during combat."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Iraqi
civilian claims that a US Forces tank hit her husband's car, killing
her husband and destroying his vehicle. An Iraqi witness statement states
that he witnessed two US Forces vehicles sandwich the husband's car and
when the husband sought to deviate onto the street in order to longer
be trapped between the two US Forces vehicles that one of vehicles came
upon the husband's vehicle and he and his car were crushed. The witness
also states that when the witness sought to help the victim that he was
prevented from doing so by US Forces. A note on the claim card states "I
recommend approval and payment for $6,000. $2,000 for car $4,000 for
the dead man." The claim was approved in the amount of $6,000.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Iraqi
civilian claims that his uncle was driving when he was hit by a US Forces
Bradley vehicle. The uncle was killed and the car was destroyed. A Significant
Act database entry confirmed the incident. The Claimant asked for $15,000
for the death of his uncle and damage to the vehicle. The claim was approved
for $7,000 - composed of $2,000 for the vehicle and $5,000 for the death
of the uncle.

Claim
filed by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act.
Incident on November 21, 2005, at Baqubah, Iraq appears to relate to
the deaths of three civilians and injury to another two civilians; however,
the claim itself is by a Claimant seeking recorvery for the death of
his brother. The Memorandum of Opinion describes the incident as follows: "Claimant's
brother was killed when elements of 3d BCT, 3d ID and 3rd BN, 3d BDE,
5 DIV IA shot vehicle when they were leaving the gate." The Memorandum
suggested, and payment was made, in the amount of $6,000. Iraqi witness
statements paint a horrific scene. According to these witness statements
the car had several invidiudals in it, including at least one baby. The
car was over 200 meters from the US Forces and yet the US Forces fired
on the vehcile. The bodies were layed out on the ground. The witness
statements reported that the firing was heavy. The Claimant wrote the
following in his statement: : “and it is against all the heaven
laws and the international laws and the human rights where three individuals
of my family were killed and injured two of them . so I demand from the
US forces to pay a big compensation about this criminal incident and
you know well the details of the incident where after the accident, the
US forces seized the place of the incident and informed the Iraqi police
about the incident . and this is my evidence.”

Claimed
filed by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act.
The Foreign Claims Commission describes the incident as follows: "The
claimant alleges that on 2 December 2005, U.S. forces raided her house,
killed her son and took her car, some money, gold, and furniture. The
amount requested is $35,000." The Iraqi witness statments go in
to more depth. According to the Claimant's statement, US Forces knocked
on her door and she let them in. They took her and her daughter to a
room, meanwhile they arrested her older son and placed a bag over his
head, when her younger son saw this he began to run and was shot 11 times
by US Forces and thrown off of a roof. His body was not returned to the
family and the family located it 26 days later in the morgue. The older
son was released after being held by US Forces for five days. The mother
filed a complaint against the US Forces wherein she wrote: "After
26 days we found him at the [morgue]. I want to aks why the Coalition
Forces lied to about this subject and they said they took thim to Salman
Pak? Why did they kill my son? What he had done to the Coaltion Forces?" The
claim was settled for $10,000.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. The
claimant's son was killed when a US Forces patrol shot him. Claimant's
father sought $10,000. The Army memorandum recognizes that the claim
is compensable under the FCA and that there was negligence on the part
of US Forces because the "placement of the warning shots into the
ground directly in front of the oncoming vehicle established guidance
concerning warning shots and their placement." The claim was compensated
for $3,500 because, according to the Army's Memorandum "the decedent
was contributory negligent."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. According
to the Army's Memorandum, claimant alleges that US Forces raided her
home destroying it, arrested her husband and son. Her son was released
a week later, but her husband was shot during the raid, taken to a US
hospital facility where he died. The claimant, however, was not given
her husband's body back. She found his body at a hospital four months
after his death. The Army Memorandum states that the "FCA permits
compensation for damages caused by the negligent and wrongful acts of
US forces. Upon review of the claim, payment is granted. . . . The claim
is granted in the amount of $12,000."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that his son, while driving with his wife and children, came
upon a US Forces convoy. The convoy fired on the claimant's son, killing
him. Claimant seeks $2,620. After a 15-6 investigation the FCA claim
was denied, because according to the Army, the local national was negligent
because other vehicles that approached the convoy came to a complete
stop and turned on their headlines. (Initially the FCA claim was denied
because of insufficient evidence.) The Army Memorandum notes the deceased
man's wife was paid a $2,500 condolence payment and that the Army also
sought to pay $300 for damage to the vehicle.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
seek $28,438 for deaths of claimant's brother and nephew and damage to
vehicle as a result of collision with US Forces vehicle. The Army Memorandum
rejects the claim under the FCA stating that "The claim is not meritorious.
The families have already by been compensated for the deaths from the
Unit's Bulk Fund. The claimant does not have a [Power of Attorney] from
the widow to file on her behalf for compensation for the damage to the
vehicle." The reference to "Bulk Fund" is reference to
a $5,000 payment made to the families of the victims, which is composed
of two $2,500 condolence payments.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that his son was driving with his uncle to a gas station when
US Forces fired on their vehicle. Claimant seeks $10,000. The Army Memorandum
states: "The FCA permits compensation for damages caused by the
negligent and wrongful acts of U.S. Forces. Upon review of this claim,
payment is offered." Thus the claim was compensable under the FCA.
The Army offered and settled the claim for $4,000.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
filed claim of $4,000 for damages sustained to his vehicle (bullet holes
in engine and windshield). Claimant alleges he did not see signals to
stop as he was driving near an election site. US Forces state that proper
Escalation of Force occurred to deal with claimant's vehicle repeatedly
trying to bypass barriers around the election site. Claim was denied
because damage to car happened in "direct or indirect" combat
activity.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant "alleges
that her husband and son were killed by [Coalition Forces] when they
were herding water buffalo. The two decedents were allegedly migrant
workers setting up temporary housing along the river bank. A SIGACTS
investigation revealed that an IA battalion received small arms fire
from [Anti-Iraqi Forces] hiding in the reeds along the canal. TF 1-15
responded to the attack and killed 2 AIF." Claimant sought $10,000
- $5,000 for the deaths and $5,000 for psychological damage. The claim
was denied on the grounds that the damage resulted from combat activity
and because "it is against public policy to pay for claims for the
deaths of AIF."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. The
Claimant alleges that her husband, was killed by a Coalition Forces convoy.
The convoy allegedly shot and killed the deceased while he was driving
in the traffic circle in Al Ishaki. A SIGACTS investigation revealed
that TF 5-7 conducted an Escalation of Force in the vicinity of the alleged
incident. According to the Army, the claimant's husband's vehicle approached
from the rear of the convoy at a high rate of speed. One warning shot
was fired with no effect. A second warning shot was fired which traveled
through the hood and struck the deceased in the neck. Claimant's request
for $2,500 wrongful death was denied because the incident occurred during
combat activity.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response
Program (CERP). Claimant alleges that his brother was killed during joint
raid between Coalition Forces and the Iraqi Army. A $2,500 CERP condolence
payment was approved, but funds have not been delivered.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that her husband was shot and killed by US Forces when they were
engaging in a mission. The claim was denied on the basis that insufficient
evidence supported the claim but a $2,500 condolence payment was approved
(though there is note in file that funds have not been received yet).

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that her son was injured and her husband was killed when they
were caught in the cross-fire between elements of D/2-12 CAV and AIF.
Upon determination that victim's were not involved in anti-US activity,
$3,500 condolence payment was approved ($2,500 for husband and $1,000
for son's injuries), but claimant has not yet received funds. Claimant's
FCA $40,000, (Though GIC recommended it for payment of $13,000 ($9,000
for car, $2,500 for husband's death and $1,500 for son's injury)) was
denied.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under the Foreign Claims Act. Claim by wife and son
of Iraqi civilian taxi driver who was killed by gunshot wounds when US
Forces fired on his taxi. Witness statements of wife and son request
compensation for the death and for damage to the taxi. $3,000 paid in
compensation: $500 for damage to car and $2,500 for death of husband.
Many pages of foreign language text redacted.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under the Foreign Claims Act. On August 3, 2005, claimant's
father was killed by gunshot wounds when US Forces fired on his car.
$6,300 claimed in damages for the death of claimant's father and damages
to the father's car. On December 15, 2005 an Army department claims attorney
found no compensable action due to lack of evidence of wrongful actions
by US Forces. Decision appealed on December 20, 2005. In April 2006,
compensation in the amount of $2,500 was approved.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant's son was killed
by gunshot wounds when US Forces fired on his truck due to a mistaken
belief that the deceased was attempting to "run" a check point.
Victim's cousin was also in the truck and was injured in the incident.
$3,000 in compensation awarded by Judge Advocate Capitan on March 12,
2006.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant's son was returning
from Jordan in his car when he was fired upon by US Forces; the son was
killed and the car was burned. Request for $27,000 in compensation denied
by Army Capitan who found that the claim arose from combat action, and
not wrongful actions of US Forces. Army witness notes claim that incident "could
be combat excluded" because it arose from an "escalation of
force". Claimant's name not redacted (page 4).

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleges that
he and his brother were driving on Tikrit highway and came under fire
by US Forces, killing claimant's brother and injuring the claimant. Handwritten
notes in English claim that claimant and his brother were "involved
in an auto accident with coalition forces." On January 23, 2006,
the Foreign Claims Commission offered a $7,000 settlement.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under the Foreign Claims Act for $5,000. Claimant alleges
that on his/her way to Abu Graib they were fired upon by US forces, resulting
in the deaths of three boys, including the claimant's son. Many redacted
pages.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant's husband was
killed by gunshot wounds when US forces fired on his car while he was
driving on the main highway near their home. Claimant sought $5,000 compensation.
Claim initially denied because (1) the loss was a result of combat operations,
and (2) the death could have been caused either by US or insurgent fire.
On August 25, 2006, the Army claims attorney offered a settlement for
$2,500.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleges that
American forces opened "random fire" during military operations,
shooting and killing her son while he was in front of his house. Handwritten
notes indicate that $2,500 compensation was paid.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant's son was killed
when US forces shot "random" shots during a firefight in Al-Tamim.
Statement alleges that American forces subsequently apologized about
the incident and referred her to the compensation office. $2,500 compensation
requested.

Claim
by Afghan civilian under the Foreign Claims Act. While a five vehicle
convoy of Navy personnel was moving from Camp Clark to FOB Solerno, the
lead vehicle struck a tractor/trailer, causing the operator, an Afghan
civilian, to fall. The tractor operator subsequently died from his injuries.
The tractor operator's six year old nephew was also on the tractor at
the time of the incident. The appointed investigating officer concludes
that negligence, rather than recklessness or gross or criminal negligence
occurred and recommends that the Navy CDR involved complete additional
driver training. Solatia payment was made to victim's family (page 5).
File contains numerous witness statements by military personnel, including
the individual responsible for the accident, and photos of the collision
scene.

Claim
by Afghan civilian under the Foreign Claims Act. During an air to ground
test fire exercise, one Afghan civilian youth was killed and at least
two other youths were injured. (These youths were approximately 6 years
old - see page 111.) A military timeline notes that an Improvised Explosive
Devise was discovered on the range during an exercise and a decision
was made to fire on it to disable it. Rockets and 30mm rounds were fired
from helicopters and the Afghan youths were discovered later. The military
investigator concluded that these youths were on the test fire range
for the purpose of collecting scrap metal to sell in a local market and
safety inspection forms indicate that there was a common problem "local
personnel 'crowd' the range collecting metal" (page 63). Investigator
conclusion: "the findings of the investigation are incolclusive
but it is 'probable' that the injuries were sustained because the children
hide on the range and were not observed by [US forces]." No negligence
on the part of US Forces found. Investigator recommended that condolence
payments be made to the families of the deceased youth and the injured
youths and recommends that test fire exercises at that site be discontinued
because of the hazard it poses to local civilians.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act. Claimant's son was killed
when his vehicle was struck by a US Forces vehicle. $8,200 requested.,
On June 8, 2007, a claims attorney found the claim not compensable due
to a lack of evidence. However, on July 2, 2007, $8,000 settlement was
offered.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act. Claimant's husband was killed
a US Forces vehicle collided with his car. On June 8, 2007, a claims
attorney found the claim not compensable due to a lack of evidence. Claimant
requested $1,000 - $7,000 settlement offered July 18, 2007 (note, there
seems to be different amounts requested by claimant in her Claims Form
- $10,000 USD and $1,000 USD.)

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. The
claimant, an Iraqi factory owner, submits a claim for damage done to
his factory during an US Forces Army airstrike. The factory owners seeks
$225,100 in damages. The claimant states that he was in his home with
his family and guests at 3pm in the afternoon when he heard gunshots
and went outside. Once outside, he heard a huge explosion from his factory
and saw that it had been hit by an air strike. The claimaint also stated
that two guards were killed during the attack when US soldiers entered
the facory and began shooting indiscriminantly. The claimant also stated
that the US soldiers stormed his home as well as the factory. The Army
admitted the damage had occured but denied his claim based on their reasoning
that the destruction to the factory occured as a result of combat operations
and were therefore excluded from compensation. Pictures were included
showing the destruction to the factory.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
submits a claim for the death of her husband who was driving a minibus
when he was shot by US Forces. The Army denied her claim for $5,000 due
to their determination that her husband was shot accidentally as a result
of combat operations. Instead, the Army authorized $2,500 as a condolence
payment for the husband's death. the claimant accepted the sum.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
submits a claim for $2,500 based on the death of her husband resulting
from an attack by US Forces. Claimant states that she and her husband
were driving down the road when the US Army mistook their car for another
car they were planning to ambush. They shot into the claimant's car killing
her husband. The Army denied the claim under the FCA stating that there
was insufficient evidence to find any fault or negligence on the part
of US soldiers. The paid her $2,500 as a condolence payment.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
submits a claim for $2,500 for the death of his son. Claimant states
that his son was filling up his car at a gas station when he was attacked
and killed by Coalition Forces. The claimant states that the soldiers
may have shot his son because he was running away from the car and they
thought he was about to detonate the car when in fact he was a gasoline
smuggler and was running away from them for that reason. The Army denied
the $2,500 claim.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under the Foreign Claims Act by Iraqi civilian for
the death of his wife. Claimant submits claim for $2,500 for the death
of his wife due to a rocket attack by US Forces on his tent where his
wife and other family members were located. The Army denied the claim
under the FCA but paid the $2,500 as a condolence payment.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
submitted claim of $2,500 for the death of his daughter caused when a
US Forces Army patrol officer shot at the grill of his car and the shot
ricocheted and went through the windshield of the claimant's car hitting
his daughter in the head and causing her death. The claim was denied
under the FCA because it was determined by the Army to have occurred
during combat operations. The claim was paid in the amount of $2,500
as a condolence payment.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
submitted claim for $10,825 for the death of her husband and her son
as well as property damage. Claimant stated that her husband was driving
his car near a gas station when a US Forces Army vehicle approached and
shot at the vehicle killing both the claimant's husband and her son.
The claims were denied under the FCA but a condolence payment of $7,000
was authorized, $2,500 each for the husband and son and $2,000 for damage
done to the vehicle.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
submitted claim for $3,160 for the death of his daughter and damage done
to his vehicle. Claimant stated that he was driving his car with his
family inside and did not notice US Forces soldiers walking past who
then fired into the car and shooting and killing his daughter and damaging
his car. The claim was denied under the FCA but was paid as a condolence
payment, $2,500 for the death of his daughter and $660 for the damage
to his car.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
submits a claim for $3,230 for the death of her husband and damage to
her house. Witness stated that US soldiers knocked on the claimant's
house and when her husband answered the door, they shot and killed him.
The claim as denied under the FCA because the event was found to have
occurred during combat activity.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. The
documents state that six Iraqi nationals were riding in a taxi cab that
failed to stop after being signaled to stop by another vehicle, US Forces
soldiers opened fire on the taxi shooting and killing the civilians.
The claim is by the father of one of the killed Iraqi civilians. The
claim was denied under the FCA but a $2,500 condolence payment was paid.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. The
documents state that six Iraqi nationals were riding in a taxi cab that
failed to stop after being signaled to stop by another vehicle, US Forces
soldiers opened fire on the taxi shooting and killing the civilians.
The claim is by the relative of one of the killed Iraqi civilians. The
claim was denied under the FCA but a $2,500 condolence payment was paid.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. The
documents state that six Iraqi nationals were riding in a taxi cab that
failed to stop after being signaled to stop by another vehicle, US Forces
soldiers opened fire on the taxi shooting and killing the civilians.
The claim is by the taxi driver whose vehicle was destroyed. The claim
was denied under the FCA but a $2,500 condolence payment was made for
the loss of his taxi.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. The
claimant's file seems to be missing documents including the claimant's
reporting of the incident. The only reports remaining are US Forces military
reports which state that the vehicle the claimant and her husband were
riding in fled after being shot at by US soldiers, the soldiers continued
firing until the vehicle stopped, killing the claimant's husband. The
claimant was given $2,500 as a condolence payment.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
requested $6,340 for the death of his infant and damage to his vehicle.
The claimant and his family were driving in their car when the car was
attacked by a US Forces Army helicopter. The helicopter shot at the car
causing shrapnel to hit the claimant's wife who was apparently pregnant
and caused the unborn baby to be killed. The claim was denied under the
FCA as having been determined to have occurred during combat operations.
There is no record showing that any condolence payments were made.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
submitted claim for the death of his father. US Forces Army documents
state claimant's father was killed after being followed by US soldiers
for supposedly "suspicious" behavior and then hiding under
a blanket to try to escape the soldiers. The soldiers shot and killed
the claimant's father. The claim was denied under the FCA but a $2,500
condolence payment was made.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under the Foreign Claims Act for the death of his mother.
US Forces Army documents state that claimant's vehicle came under attack
after failing to stop when US soldiers shot at the vehicle. US soldiers
continued shooting at the vehicle until the vehicle stopped. Claimant
and his family were in the vehicle and claimant's mother was shot and
killed by the US soldiers' shooting. The claim was denied under the FCA.
A condolence payment of $2,500 was made to the claimant.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under the Foreign Claims Act for damage to his vehicle.
US Forces Army documents state that claimant's vehicle came under attack
after failing to stop when US soldiers shot at the vehicle. US soldiers
continued shooting at the vehicle until the vehicle stopped. Claimant
and his family were in the vehicle and claimant's mother was shot and
killed by the US soldiers' shooting and his vehicle was damaged. The
claim was denied under the FCA. A condolence payment of $2,500 was made
to the claimant.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
submitted a claim stating the US Forces military (CFS) illegally raided
his house, killed his son, damaged his property, and injured him including
breaking the claimant's teeth. Claimant sought $3,320. The claim was
denied under the FCA. No condolence payments were made.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. US Forces
Army documents state the claimant's house was hit by a stray rocket killing
his daughter. The US military denied the claim under the FCA stating
that it was incident to combat. The claimant was given a $2,500 condolence
payment.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
submitted a claim for $50,000 for the death of his brother and personal
injuries suffered when a US military tank struck a minibus on which he
was a passenger. The attack killed a number of passengers, including
the claimant's brother, and caused broken hands, chest injuries, and
other injuries to the claimant. The claim was denied under the FCA. Claimant's
statement shows that he also suffered from infections. The US military
apparently compensated some passengers for their injuries but the claimant
was sick due to his infection at that time. The claim was denied under
the FCA. The US Army stated that the declination of the claim was due
to insufficient evidence showing the incident to have been caused by
non-combat activities. There is no record of any condolence payment to
the claimant.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation. It is not clear if the claim is made
under the Foreign Claims Act. The claim is for the death of the claimant's
brother and the loss of his vehicle after being struck by the US Forces
military. The claim was granted for $10,000 under what seems to be the
FCA.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
filed a claim for $4,300 for the death of his brother and damage done
to his vehicle. According to the US Forces Army documents, the claimant
and his brother were driving to their farm when they were mistaken, by
the US military, for attackers/insurgents who had attacked a nearby truck
and were shot at. The claim was denied under the FCA. There are no records
that any condolence payments were made.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. The
claim was for $4,500 for the death of his son. US Forces Army documents
state that the claimant's son was traveling down a blocked road by Coalition
Forces. The claimant's son turned his vehicle to avoid the CF and was
shot upon by the CF because they thought he was trailing the CF convoy.
The CF shot at the vehicle and wounded the driver. The claim was denied.
There is no record of any condolence payment.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. US Forces
Army documents state the claimant's husband was killed when his vehicle
was shot at by a US Military Convoy for not driving fast enough. The
claim was for $3,750 for the death of the claimant's husband. The FCA
claim was denied , however, a condolence payment of $2,500 was made form
the Commander's Emergency Response Program fund.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
submitted claim of $4,000 for the death of his son. The US Forces Army
documents stated that the claimant's son was killed during a controlled
detonation in a village, shrapnel from the explosion hit his son, in
a nearby field, and caused his death. The claim was denied under the
FCA because the incident was found to have occurred during combat activities.
There is no record of any condolence payments.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
submitted a claim for $2,500 for the death of her husband. US Forces
Army documents state that claimant's husband was shot in his vehicle
when the vehicle failed to stop at a check point. The claim was denied
under the FCA but was approved for $2,500 condolence payment through
the Commander's Emergency Response Program fund.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Incident
involving the shooting of an Iraqi civilian by US Forces occurred on
October 2, 2004. The driver was en route to Mosul to buy supplies for
his shop. This document, dated April 1, 2006, indicates that a $2,500
CERP condolence payment is authorized (the recipient is redacted, but
it appears to be the decedent's wife from the context of the documents).
(This claim appears to relate to an identical set of facts but the date
of the incident is different here (Nov 2005 instead of Oct 2004).) Claimant
filed claim for $10,000, under Foreign Claims Act, alleging that Coalition
Forces killed her husband while he was en route to Mosul to buy supplies
for their shop. A CF convoy stopped the car and killed the deceased and
the driver. The car then burned (cause of fire unclear). The claimant's
son and another passenger managed to exit the car unharmed. The claimant
asserts that at the time of her husband's death he had $7,000 on his
person. She seeks that sum plus $3,000 for his death. The Army denied
the claim on March 11, 2006, finding that the damage occurred during
combat, specifically an "escalation of force" (the Army claims
that the deceased allegedly did not stop the car when asked to do so
by CF). File includes a handwritten description of testimony from other
passenger who escaped from car. This witness indicates that he overheard
two soldiers blaming each other for shooting 50 bullets into the car.

Claim
by Iraqi army officer for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for
$15,000. Claimant alleges that civilian killed by Coalition Forces while
fishing. CF, in helicopter, shone light on deceased, who gestured with
fish to show that he was fishing and reached to turn off boat motor;
CF shot him in the head. He later died at LSA Anaconda. Claimant argues
that after Coalition Forces shot the deceased they failed to secure his
boat (which had a fishing net and cell phone in it), resulting in property
loss. Claimant submitted receipts indicating value of property was $5,600;
Army determines that value of property "is less" without elaboration.
Army also determines that civilian's death is not compensable under FCA,
as it arose from "combat activities." Instead condolence payment
is paid. Unclear to whom the $2,500 condolence payment was made, though
context indicates payment went to an Iraqi Army Lieutenant, who is the
cousin of the deceased. Payment voucher shows that payment of $3,500
was made.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
contended that Coalition Forces fired at her son-in-law's vehicle, killing
her husband (who was in the passenger seat) while the men were driving
through the market. Death certificate, witness statements and medical
reports submitted in support of claim. Claimant sought $2,500 for wrongful
death. Army concluded that claim was noncompensable because it was related
to combat. Last page redacted (foreign language).

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleged that her husband, 65, was standing in street when he was killed
in Coalition Forces crossfire. She sought $6,000 for his wrongful death.
Claim is denied as relating "directly or indirectly" to combat.
Half of PDF is redacted (foreign language).

Condolence
payment for Iraqi civilian for father's death. Father killed by Coalition
Forces when he came upon a CF blockade and CF shot at his car until it
was engulfed in flames. Payment of $2,500 approved. Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $15,000 denied as relating "directly
or indirectly" to combat. According to Army record, CF patrol had
blocked street to investigate a possible Improvised Explosive Device.
SUV driven by claimant's father supposedly went around the blockade and
drove down the median, refusing to stop. CF shot at the vehicle and it
ignited. The car held six passengers, including women and children. Everyone
inside the vehicle died in the fire. Army concludes that CF acted in
self-defense.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for injuries sustained and for wrongful death under
Foreign Claims Act. Claimant was driving with his brother from Bayji
to Tikrit when they came upon a Coalition Forces checkpoint. Claimant
tried to stop but lost control of his vehicle. CF opened fire on his
car, killing his brother and severely wounding the claimant in the abdomen
(necessitating several surgeries). Claim for $8,000 is denied as relating "directly
or indirectly" to combat. Condolence payment to claimant for brother's
death is approved ($2,500; claimant had requested $8,600, including damages
for property). File includes black and white photos of car and damage
that are hard to interpret. File also includes claimant's medical records,
documenting injuries to bladder & intestine from CF shooting.

Related
to 25905-25912. Claim by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act for
$15,000 denied as relating "directly or indirectly" to combat.
Claimant alleged that it was his SUV that was destroyed by fire (driven
by his cousin). Condolence payment to claimant for cousin's death is
approved ($2,500); claimant had sought $13,000 for loss of vehicle. Some
photos of vehicle are provided; some of these are redacted, as are other
pages that are left blank under a "foreign language / (b)(6)" justification.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act for $5,000. Claimant alleged
that while he was taking his pregnant wife to the hospital he was approached
by a Coalition Forces convoy. He alleged that although he pulled over
the CF fired into his car, killing his wife. He further alleged that
the CF apologized to him on the scene. The claim is denied as relating "directly
or indirectly" to combat. Condolence payment to claimant for wife's
death is approved ($2,500). Claimant had sought $5,000: $2,500 for dead
wife, and $2,500 for dead baby.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act for $5,000. Claimant alleged
that his mother was shot and killed by Coalition Forces while herding
her sheep. The claimant provided a death certificate and witness statements.
The deceased was allegedly shot through the heart by sniper fire. The
Army denied the claim for insufficient evidence. Condolence payment to
claimant for mother's death is approved ($2,500).

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act for $3,000. Claimant alleged
that, as he and his wife drove past Coalition Forces on the roadside,
they opened fire, shooting and killing his wife and injuring another
passenger in the abdomen and hand (resulting in the loss of a finger;
the identity of this passenger is unclear). Claim is denied as relating "directly
or indirectly" to combat. Army contends that claimant failed to
stop at a checkpoint. Condolence payment to claimant for wife's death
is approved ($2,500). There is some confusion in the record, as the letter
approving the condolence payment indicates that the wife was shot and
blinded in one eye, requiring reconstructive facial surgery, but does
not indicate that she passed away.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act for $2,500. Claimant alleged
that Coalition Forces shot and killed his 5-year-old son during a battle
with Anti-Iraqi Forces. The boy was allegedly standing outside a home
and was struck and killed by a stray bullet. Claimant supplied witness
statements and death certificate. Army concludes that claim is noncompensable
because it is related to combat. One witness indicated that there was
a wedding party in the vicinity and shots were fired in celebration,
and were misinterpreted by CF as enemy fire. CF fired back randomly,
killing the child. There is some confusion in the record insofar as the
deceased child is referenced as a girl (in translated statements from
claimant) and as a boy (in official Army record). No record of any compensation.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act for $2,500. Claimant alleged
that his brother was shot and killed by CF while picking fruit from a
tree. Claimant provided pictures, death certificate, and two witness
statements. Army denies claim, asserting insufficient evidence. Condolence
payment to claimant is approved ($1,800). Portions redacted ("foreign
language").

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act for $2,500. Claimant alleged
his son was shot and killed by Coalition Forces when he ran out into
the street. Army concludes incident occurred when CF were fighting Anti-Iraqi
Forces and thus finds the claim noncompensable. Portion redacted ("foreign
language") including a handwritten diagram (there was allegedly
only about 20 meters between the boy and the CF). Condolence payment
to claimant is approved ($2,500).

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act for $9,500 for her damaged
car (which was fired upon and burned entirely). Claimant alleged that
Coalition Forces started firing on her vehicle as she drove past. (According
to the Army record, the claimant had already received a GWP for the death
of her husband during this incident.) Army denies the claim, finding
that the evidence indicated the damage was sustained during combat. Some
photographs are included in the file.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act for $3,500 for death of his
father. Claimant alleged Coalition Forces shot and killed his father.
The Army denied the claim. The record indicates that the claimant was
informed that his "own negligence or wrongdoing" caused the
damage, but also that the Army's investigation revealed no activity during
the relevant time period that substantiated the claimant's allegations.
Bulk of file redacted ("foreign language / (b)(6)" AND "already
reviewed and released / (b)(2) HIGH"), including portions titled
(handwritten) "Judge's Decision."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act for $10,000. Claimant alleged
that an Improvised Explosive Devise detonated on a Coalition Forces convoy
and that the CF began shooting indiscriminately, killing his two children.
Witness statements and death certificates provided to substantiate claim.
Army denies claim, finding per SIGACTS (significant act database) investigation
that although two IED attacks had occured in Samarra on the two days
prior to the alleged incident, no recorded IED attacks occurred on the
day of this alleged incident. The reasoning of the opinion appears to
be contradictory: on the one hand, the Army concludes that there is insufficient
evidence to establish that the deaths were caused by CF negligence, and
on the other hand, the Army states that the alleged facts show that CF
were reacting to an IED attack, so that the casualties arose "directly
or indirectly" from combat activities. Some handwritten notes made
by (it appears) the Army officer who denied the appeal indicate that
s/he searched SIGACTS, did a Google News search, and searched Al Jazeera
for news of an IED attack on the day in question. There is also a note
directing the claimant to bring in a news clipping (he apparently contended
the incident had been covered by the news media).

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act for $5,000. Claimant alleged
that a Coalition Forces convoy was traveling near his house when it was
attacked by Anti-Iraqi Forces; the convoy returned fire and killed the
claimant's sister. The Army denied the claim, finding that there was
no activity meeting the claimant's description of events in the SIGACTS
(significant act) database, and that regardless, given the description
of events, the claim was likely barred as it related to combat activities.
26097 is in Arabic (not redacted, but I couldn't read it).

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act for $5,000. Claimant alleged
that an Improvised Explosive Device detonated on a Coalition Forces convoy
and CF started shooting randomly, killing his son. The claimant supplied
a death certificate and witness statements. The Army denied the claim
for insufficient evidence, however, as its SIGACTS (significant act database)
investigation revealed no such IED attacks or related incidents on this
date. The Army also indicated that the claim could be denied in the alternative
as the casualty related to combat activities. Record indicates appeal
also denied. At the bottom of 26111 (a page in printed Arabic) there
is a handwritten note that says "new evidence on appeal" but
it's not clear what that evidence was.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act for $2,500. Claimant alleged
that Coalition Forces shot his wife as they approached the Samarra General
Hospital in their car. He provided a death certificate and witness statements
to corroborate the claim (these appear to be included in the file but
have been redacted / blanked ("foreign language / (b)(6)").
The Army denied the claim for insufficient evidence, finding no such
activity on the specified date. The file includes some photos of the
claimant's car.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act for $5,000. Claimant alleged
that her husband was riding in a taxi that was shot during an Escalation
of Force. He was killed and his body burned in the taxi. She submitted
a photograph, witness statements and a death certificate. The Army denied
the claim, stating that a SIGACTS (significant act database) investigation
revealed no such occurence, and stating that if the claimant's husband
had died during an EOF, the claim was noncompensable under the FCA as
it related to combat activity. The descriptions of witness statements
indicate that the taxi was stopped by CF at a checkpoint and allegedly
waved through. As it proceeded CF opened fire. A handwritten note indicates
that this claim was related to another that was approved / paid (there
were two deaths from the alleged incident) but says that the first claim
was paid in error since the SIGACTS database does not corroborate these
facts.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act for $12,500. Coaltion Forces
were moving northbound on MSR Tampa when unidentified civilian convoy
consisting of two up-armored SUVs attempted to pass in southbound lane.
Claimant's vehicle was in southband lane, and swerved to avoid head-on
collision with civilian convoy. Claimant lost control of vehicle, swerved
into median, and was struck by CF patrol. Two members of claimant's family
died, while three others were injured (it appears that one of the deceased
was a 10-year-old child). Claimant provided death certificates, medical
reports, expert legal statement, witness statements, and diagrams to
substantiate claim. Army denied FCA claim, finding that the events were
not caused by negligent or wrongful acts or omissions by U.S. soldiers
or civilian employees of a U.S. military department (some indication
that the civilian SUV convoy was related to contractors). Army recommends
a $6,000 condolence payment. Among the heavily redacted pages there are
some Yahoo emails that apparently went back and forth among army officials
regarding the claimant's family and the accident. File includes medical
/ hospital records (treatment and death records). Condolence payment
to claimant for two deaths ($5,000) and two injured ($500) is approved
($5,500 total).

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act for $5,000. Claimant alleges
that he was driving in Samarra when Coalition Forces engaged Anti-Iraqi
Forces. Claimant's son, who was in the car with him at the time, was
shot and killed. The claimant supplied a death certificate, medical reports,
and witness statements. The Army denied the claim, stating both that
the SIGACTS (significant act database) investigation revealed no activity
matching the alleged events and also that any such events were related
to combat and therefore noncompensable. It seems as though no compensation
was paid (there is a handwritten note to the effect that such compensation
would be "too late" but I am not sure what this means).

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act. Civilian killed by Coalition
Forces while sleeping on the roof of his home. Army denies claim as related
to combat activity. No indication as to who the claimant was (what his
or her relation is to the deceased) or whether any other compensation
was awarded.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleged that son
was killed and vehicle damaged by small arms in combat involving Coalition
Forces. The Army denies the claim as related to combat activity. File
includes photographs of vehicle. No indication as to whether any compensation
awarded outside of FCA claim.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act for $10,000. Claimant alleged
that bus driver was killed and bus damaged by small arms in combat involving
Coalition Forces. Army denies the claim as related to combat activity.
File includes some photos of the damaged vehicle. Unclear whether any
compensation awarded; claimant's relationship to deceased also unclear.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foriegn Claims Act. Claimant’s nephew was
driving himself and another man to the pharmacy to pick up medication
for Claimant’s father. It was after the curfew, US Forces were
engaged in combat activities in the area, they shot at the vehicle, destroyed
the truck, and killed two young man, an Iraqi police officer and a student,
who were inside the car. The specifics of the incident are “highly
classified” but the JAG stated that the engagement was a “clean
shoot.” According one witness US Forces were raiding a house in
the neighborhood, and according to another US Forces were hiding in ambush
when the deceased appeared on the road. The soldiers shot at the car
and later on burnt the vehicle that actually belonged to another Iraqi.
The cause of death was considered negligent firing. A claim was filed
under Forign Claims Act for $66,000 on Aug 27, 2007. However, since the
US Forces were engaged in a combat operation compensation for human loss
and property damage was denied under the Foreign Claims Act. It says
may be considered for CERP. Condolence payment (referred to as "goodwill
payment" recommended and approved.

Related
to 26304-26344, this time the plaintiff is the brother of one of the
men who was killed in the incident. He is asking for $50,000 which was
denied under Foreign Claims Act. Goodwill (that is, condolence) payment
denied.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. The
Claimant’s brother and two/three cars were parked in front of the
fuel station in Al Owja around 9:30 pm waiting to get fuel the next morning.
US Forces air craft fired at the cars. The claimant was outside so when
the attack happened was able to shell and was not injured. The attack
led to destruction of his vehicle and his brother’s death. A legal
expert found a total damages of $10,000. Army investigation revealed
that several vehicles were attacked after the occupants were identified
attempting to emplace an Improvised Explosive Device nearby and that
death resulted from negligent firing. However, US Forces were engaged
in combat operation and therefore the compensation claim for $8,000 was
denied under Foreign Claims Act. Also Goodwill payment was denied. Note:
name of the Claimant is not redacted. He also had an attorney.

Claim
for compensation by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act. A US Forces
HMMWv was driving on the wrong side of the road and crashed at claimant’s
car killing his wife and son. Forces were not involved in combat operation
hence compensation granted and settled for $15,000 (original request:
$18,000).

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under Foreign Claims Act. Claimant’s
husband was an employee for department of transportation. He was driving
back from work on a main highway when the incident happened with US convoy.
It is not clear whether the incident that led to his death was a car
accident or whether the forces shot at the car. In any event, the car
was completely destroyed and her husband was killed (GIC opinion, P10:
medical evidence of gunshot in the head and chest). Compensation approved
under FCA for $12,000.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act. The claimant was traveling
with her family to Jordan to seek medical treatment. Near Retba the US
Forces shot at them. Claimant and her daughter were injured, and her
husband died after a surgery in US military hospital. The document mentions
that US military apologized to her and gave her documents that were used
as evidence in her compensation claim. Compensation for $10,000 granted
under Foreign Claims Act.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act. Claimant’s husband
and a friend were traveling from Jordan to Baghdad for a business trip.
The incident happened near Ramadi, at 4 pm. An US Forces tank was parked
on the side of the highway and as the victims' car got close to it, a
soldier jumped on the tank’s roof top and fired at them “for
no reason”. Claimant’s husband was injured and died on the
way to the Ramadi hospital. Claimant explained that “everyone is
scared of US troops and her husband was careful not to do anything to
provoke fire.” The JAG opined that US Forces were “clearly
negligent by firing upon someone who was not a threat.” A payment
of $5,000 was granted under Foreign Claims Act. The number of children
of the victim is redacted all through the document. The redacted documents
included a food ration card, daughters ID and Official Inheritance Heritage
document.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act. Claimant’s son was
at a fuel station located near a checkpoint at 10:00 am. There was a
crossfire between US Forces and Anti-Iraqi Forces and the victim was
shot and killed. Claim was filed on Aug 20, 2007. Request for $3,500
was denied. The claim was more than two years old, it was “no way
to confirm” the incident, and there was insufficient evidence of
negligence by US Forces. The file includes a police report that confirms
the incident, death certificate, and witness testimony (all redacted).

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act. The incident happened at
8:00 am. The claimant was driving with his mother to visit a relative
to say condolences. They came across four American Military vehicles
and one of the Hummers crashed his vehicle and killed his mother. An
American soldier immediately “hurried and apologized.” The
Foreign Claims Commission found negligence since the vehicle was hit
from rear. A total of $10,000 was granted for vehicle damage and wrongful
death of mother. Note: the original claim was lost due to “negligence
of gov.”

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foregin Claims Act. Claimant’s unarmed
child (age redacted) was walking on the rooftop of his home looking down
at the street when he was fatally shot. The family attempted to get medical
attention but US Forces stopped them at a checkpoint and prevented the
parents from taking their son to the hospital since it was curfew time.
They also beat up the mother at the checkpoint while she was carrying
her injured son, leaving her with bruises. Claimant’s son died
in the street. The incident was widely publicized by the international
media and is covered in the HRW report Hearts and Minds. Apparently the
US Army claims that the child carried a rifle. However, according to
media investigations an unloaded rifle was found inside the house in
one the cabinets after the incident. In any event US Forces gave $500
for funeral costs but on Sep 2007 denied full compensation in the amount
of $20,000 since the harm was caused by combat activities and there was
not sufficient evidence of negligence by US Forces. • There is a
compelling letter from claimant’s attorney that describes the history
of the claim. The information on the author and to whom it was sent is
redacted. Here is a summary of the letter: The claim for wrongful death
of the minor was presented multiple times to an American general in charge
of Alliance Forces in Iraq but the claim was adjudicated (later on we
learn US granted $500 for funeral expenses and closed the case). A few
days later the attorney met a human rights investigator (most likely
HRW people) and urged him to email the General so that the family receives
relief for their loss. However, the human rights person did not send
the email and did not correspond back with the attorney (this email could
be found in the document). • There is another letter written by
the victim’s father to 4th Infantry Bridge Combat Team Legal Office.
The father appeals to denial of their case and brings attention that
the soldiers knew that the victim was merely an innocent boy. The letter
adds that the mother is now receiving medication after she saw her son
die in her arms. The name of the son was not redacted (Page 11). • The
hospital report states: a shot in the child’s chest, ribs broken,
a tear on the heart, and death resulted from bleeding/fractures/?. • The
document includes a business card of a staff writer of a Foreign News
Dept from Japan. His name is redacted but the phone number is not redacted
(+81 is Japan’s area code). • The document includes the passage
of HRW’s Hearts and Minds report on the incident. Parts of the
passage is underlined and a handwritten note on the page says: “Please
read underlines.” Interestingly, other parts of the HRW report,
a public document, is redacted.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian under Foreign Claims Act. The victim was shot by US
Forces. There is no information on how the incident happened. The US
Forces flew the victim to Balad hospital. Victim’s leg was amputated
but the severe head injury led to his death. Claimant mentioned that
her husband left home but did not come back. She searched for him and
found his damaged vehicle at the police station. The police told him
that her husband was shot at and flown to the Balad hospital where she
found his body. She has five kids and lives with her mother and brother
in law. And they all relied on claimant’s husband’s income.
She requested $15,000 for vehicle damage and wrongful death of her husband
but FCC granted $10,000 due to time waited (she filed March 2007). Note:
Detailed hospital report. Name of claimant is not redacted.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Iraqi
woman seeks compensation for the death of her husband who she claims
was shot in the shoulder and head when he when he was driving a restaurant
vehicle passing by the Al Dura area, and he got in the middle of a fire-fight/
shooting between US armed forces and the AIF; the complaint itself describes
that the civilian was caught in a crossfire between the US forces, insurgents,
Iraqi army, and terrorist fighters. Notably, the police checked the body,
and the hospital report confirms that it was US forces whose shot killed
the Iraqi civilian. Her claim was denied under FCA because there was
no proof of US Forces acting negligently or wrongfully; an earlier comment
reasons that there is insufficient proof of US involvement in the combat
activities. The report also mentions as an FCC comment that there is
a 2-year delay.The letter to the claimant denying the claim mentions
that she can, within 30 days of the receipt of the letter, challenge
the conclusion by providing additional evidence. The letter was unapologetic
and offered no written condolences or sympathy.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Iraqi
woman pursued a claim for $23,200 for vehicle damage and death of her
husband who she says was runover by striker US forces when he was returning
home in his car ; Her claim was approved for $15,000 under FCA to settle
the claim; Federal Torts Claims Act was not found to be appropriate.
Notably, the Commission gave no explanation for why her claim of $23,200
was not met, neither did the letter to the Iraqi woman offer apology
or condolence for the death of her husband. The document contains a photo
of a damaged vehicle, as well as numerous photos of rubble and destroyed
buildings.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
pursued claim for $10,000 for a vehicle accident caused by the US forces
which led to his mother's death and the loss of his vehicle. The claimant
had parked his car on the side of the road when a US convoy passing by
hit the car, causing damage to the vehicle and death to the claimant's
mother who was inside the car. The claimant stated that the soldier got
out and apologized but did not offer any money. The claimant noted the
convoy number and filed this claim. The claim was settled for $6000.
The file contains photographs of the vehicle.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
pursued claim for $7,000 for the death of her husband caused by the US
Forces SAF while he was driving. The Iraqi woman claimed that the US/
MNF opened fire on her husband while he was driving. Medical report shows
that the victim sustained injuries to his left shoulder and lung. The
US settled the claim for $7000.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
requested $7640 in compensation for damages caused to her home during
a US raid, and for the death of her husband during that same raid. The
Iraqi woman claimed that the US army raided her house and randomly opened
fire causing destruction of her property and death of her husband. They
they proceeded to take some documents and gold from her. The claim was
settled for $7500. Photographs from the raid are attached.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Iraqi
man claimed that US aircraft bombed his house, thus destroying it and
killing his wife and son. Another letter from a commander describes that
the civilian's oldest son sustained shrapnel wounds and has had to undergo
exploratory surgery, his daughter sustained burns and the photographs
were "emotional", and that the civilian claimed that his car
was also damaged from the airstrike. This letter does not mention the
death of his wife. He claims $15,000 in compensation. The claim was settled
for $10,000. The settlement was accompanied by a letter offering sympathy
for the "damage" to the property, but nothing was said to acknowledge
the loss of his wife and son. Photographs of the house and the car are
attached.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. An Iraqi
man claimed that a US tanker hit his father's car thus killing him. He
claimed $7000 in compensation and was given this amount.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. An Iraqi
woman claimed that US forces shot at her son while he was driving, thus
killing him and damaging his car. She claimed $6500 in compensation.
The original claim was denied for lack of evidence offered showing that
US forces' negligence was the proximate cause of her damages, and the
Iraqi appealed. The US settled her claim for $5000. A letter stating
that her "damages were of great concern to the United States" was
also included.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. An Iraqi
man claimed that the US forces bombed his supermarket and killed his
sons and asked for and was given $6000 in compensation. The document
also lists specific damages caused such as the destruction of orchards,
destruction of personal property etc. during this time period.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. An Iraqi
man claimed that while he was driving back to his village with his daughters-in-law,
US forces opened fire and killed his daughter-in-law by a shot to her
head and injured another passenger and damaged his car. The man asked
for $6000 in compensation. There is some suggestion that the car was
thought to have run past an American check point and almost hit a soldier.
This point was not clarified. The US approved a condolence payment of
$2500 in a demonstration to him and the community the US's sympathy for
the unfortunate loss of his sister-in-law. The letter states that this
demonstration of the condolence payment will have a positive effect on
the community and local leaders.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. An Iraqi
woman claimed that the US forces raided her house, killer her husband
and damaged two houses, doors and windows, and killed 4 cows. She claimed
$15000 in compensation. The claim was settled for $1000.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. An Iraqi
man claimed that the CF forces bombed his farm and killed his son who
was tilling it, and damaged the tractor and the land. The claimant requested
$15000 in compensation. The claim was settled for $1000.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. An Iraqi
man claimed that the CF forces bombed his farm, injuring him, killing
his two sons, and blinding and burnings the face of his other son. The
claimant asked for $15000 in compensation. Only $2000 was given in settlement.

Claim
by an Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for
$7,200, on behalf of claimant's son who was shot and killed on his family's
farm. The decedent was watering the plants when he was shot. Claim memorandum
states: "The claim packet contained credible evidence of damage
caused by US forces not involved in combat operations." Claimant
paid $1,000 to settle the claim. Documents largely redacted.

Claim
by an Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for
$15,000, on behalf of claimant's son who killed when US Forces conducted
a controlled denotation near claimant's home and caused a wall in claimant's
house to fall on his son. Claim memorandum states: "The claim packet
contained credible evidence of damage caused by US forces not involved
in combat operations." Claimant paid $1,000. Documents largely redacted.

Claim
by an Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for
$15,000, for the death of her husband. Claimant "alleges that [Coalition
Forces] raided her house, killed her husband, and broke her doors." Claim
memorandum states: "The claim packet contained credible evidence
of damage caused by US forces not involved in combat operations." Claimant
paid $1,000 to settle the claim. Documents largely redacted.

Claim
by an Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for
$6,000, for the death of her husband and damage to her home. Claimant
alleges that US Forces raided her home, destroying it and killing her
husband, who was sleeping. "alleges that a stray [Coalition Forces]
bullet killed her husband." Claim memorandum states: "The claim
packet contained credible evidence of damage caused by US forces not
involved in combat operations." Claimant paid $1,000 to settle the
claim. Documents largely redacted.

Claim
by an Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for
$7,600, for the death of her husband. Claimant "alleges that [Coalition
Forces] raided her house, killing her husband, and damaging the doors,
windows, and furniture." Claim memorandum states: "The claim
packet contained credible evidence of damage caused by US forces not
involved in combat operations." Claimant paid $1,200 to settle the
claim. Documents largely redacted.

Claim
by an Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for
$6,000, for the death of her husband, the death of her son, injury to
her baby daughter, and injury to herself. Claimant alleges that as part
of US Forces raid in the area her family members were killed and she
and her daughter were injured. Claim memorandum states: "The claim
packet contained credible evidence of damage caused by US forces not
involved in combat operations." Claimant paid $2,500 to settle the
claim. Documents largely redacted.

Claim
by an Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for
$2,500, for the death of her son. Claimant alleges that as US Forces
were conducting a raid in the area her son stepped outside to see what
was happening and was shot by US Forces shooting from a helicopter. Claim
memorandum states: "The claim packet contained credible evidence
of damage caused by US forces not involved in combat operations." Claimant
paid $1,000 to settle the claim. Documents largely redacted.

Claim
by an Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for
$5,000 for the death of seven Iraqi civilians by US Forces. Claim memorandum
states: "The claim packet contained credible evidence of damage
caused by US forces not involved in combat operations." Claimant
paid $5,000. Documents largely redacted.

Claim
by an Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for
$500 for the death of his daughter and the injury to his other daughter.
Claim memorandum states: "The claim packet contained credible evidence
of damage caused by US forces not involved in combat operations." Claimant
paid $500. Documents largely redacted.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $2,500.
Claimant alleges that a US Forces stray rocket hit his house as US Forces
were engaging another household. Claimant alleges that his daughter was
killed and another daughter was blinded in one eye. The claim is denied
on the ground that it relates to combat activity. There is a note in
the file that "we paid claimant's brother [exempted] for 2 deaths,
2 injuries, and for damage to the house [exempted]."

Related
to same incident as 27437-27452, but appears to be a separate claim.
Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act
for $2,500. Claimant alleges that a US Forces stray rocket hit his house
as US Forces were engaging another household. Claimant alleges that his
daughter was killed. The claim is denied on the ground that it relates
to combat activity. There is a note in the file that "we paid claimant's
brother [exempted] for 2 deaths, 2 injuries, and for damage to the house
[exempted]."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $17,000.
Claimant alleges that US Forces raided his home, killing his two sons,
his daughter, injuring himself and his wife and two other people, and
causing damage to his property and animals. FCA claim is denied as combat
activity related and a note in file states that the investigator thinks
that claimant's two sons might have been Improvised Explosive Devise
emplacers. A condolence letter in the file states that a condolence payment
of $4,500 was authorized for the death of claimant's daughter and injury
to claimant's two sons.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $1,000.
Claimant alleges that US Forces shot and killed her husband and that
she was given a $2,500 condolence payment for his death. Claimant files
FCA claim for damage to the car. The FCA claim was denied as combat related
but the claim was forwarded for an additional condolence payment which
was approved for $1,000.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $5,000.
Claimant alleges that US Forces killed her brother and damaged his car
and seeks $2,500 for his killing and $2,500 for the damage to his car.
US Forces state that victim was third taxi in line and the two taxis
in front of him slowed down while he kept approaching the convoy at an
accelerated speed. Claim is denied but appears to have been paid for
$2,500 as a condolence payment.

Condolence
payment made in relation to the death of a young Afghan boy. Not clear
how much compensation granted. This file is composed of parts of a 15-6
investigation into the incident. US Forces went to Kamdesh to investigate
damage to a bridge. After they had assessed the damage and were moving
back to the base they were ambushed. During the cross-fire a young Afghan
boy was killed by US Forces. US Forces met with the local leaders and
gave their condolences and the local population stated that they blamed
the ambushers and not US Forces. A solatia/condolence payment was made.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims for the death
of her husband. Claimant's husband was crossing the street when a US
Forces vehicle driving on the wrong side of the road ran him over and
killed him. Claimant seeks $12,000 and is instead granted $6,000 under
the FCA.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for the
death of her husband. Claimant alleges that her husband while driving
was crushed by a US Forces tank and died. Claim was initially denied
as lacking evidence of US negligence but then claimant re-filed with
additional evidence (the claim folder) and sought $12,000 for the death
of her husband and $6,000 for the damage to the car. Her claim was settled
for $10,000.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for the
death of her son. Claimant alleges that her son was walking with a backpack
on and was shot at and killed by US Forces snipers. Claimant seeks $12,000.
An Army 15-6 Investigation is conducted and it is determined that the
sniper team need more training on Rules of Engagement but behaved properly
in killing the victim because the victim was in an area known for Improvised
Explosive Devises and placed on the floor a bag that emitted heat emissions.
It turned out that the bag was filled with metal cans that the victim
was collecting. The 15-6 investigation concluded that the snipers reacted
properly and the FCA claim was denied as no evidence of US negligence.
No reference made to condolence payment.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for the
death of her mother and father. Claimant alleges that her mother and
father were visiting a relative and on the way driving there their car
was run over by a US Forces tank, resulting in the death of her mother
and father and the destruction of their vehicle. Claimant seeks $30,000,
composed of $12,000 for each of the persons killed and $6,000 for the
damage to the vehicle.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for the
death of her son and the damage to his vehicle. Claimant alleges that
a US Forces tank was traveling down the wrong side of the road and crushed
her son in his car. Claimant seeks $22,000, composed of $12,000 for the
death of her son and $10,000 for the damage to his car. The claim is
settled for $6,000, which appears to be solely for the damage to the
son's car.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for the
death of his/her son. Claimant alleges that his/her son was killed in
an air attack by US Forces helicopters. Claimant seeks $12,000 for the
death. The claim is denied as related to combat activities. Claimant
files for reconsideration but without any supporting new evidence and
the claim is denied once again as arising out of combat activity exception.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for the
death of her son and husband. Claimant alleges that a US Forces convoy
was driving on the wrong side of the road and hit the car her husband
and son were in resulting in the deaths of her husband and son and destroying
their car. Claimant seeks $30,000, composed of $12,000 for each death
and $6,000 for the vehicle. The claim was settled in the amount of $10,000.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for the
death of his school aged child. Claimant alleges that an explosion occurred
outside his daughter's school at which point US Forces started firing
randomly. The school master told the children to enter the hallway to
be protected from the shooting but one of the shots hit claimant's school
aged daughter in the heart and she died. Claimant seeks $12,000 and his
claim is denied on the ground that there is insufficient evidence of
US negligence. Claimant files for reconsideration and introduces a statement
from himself and the school master. The claim for reconsideration is
denied on the ground that it does not present new evidence.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for the
death of her husband. Claimant alleges that her husband was driving and
was in a car accident with a US Forces vehicle that was driving on the
wrong side of the street. Claimant seeks $15,000 for the death of her
husband and destruction of his car. Claim is denied for lack of sufficient
evidence of US negligence. Note in file states that the claim is not
from the area and the claimant may be trying to submit a claim that has
been previously denied or previously paid.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for the
death of his mother. According to the Army memorandum the claimant's
mother was on her way to work in a taxi. US Forces had set up a temporary
checkpoint in response to an Improvised Explosive Devise detonation that
had occurred. The taxi claimant's mother was in did not understand the
directions to stop and an Escalation of For ce occurred resulting in
the death of claimant's mother. The Army opinion states as follows: "This
claim is not compensable under the FCA. The claim arose out of combat
activities and therefore falls under the combat activities exclusion
of the FCA. I met with the claimant and find him to be entirely credible.
He had previously filed his fully documented claim . . . and his file
was lost due to our fault. This claim is being forwarded . . . with a
recommendation for a [Commander's Emergency Response Program condolence]
payment of the maximum amount possible." File does not state whether
a CERP condolence payment was actually made.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for the
death of her son. Claimant and her son were returning from Syria back
to Baghdad, Iraq, because of the improvement in the security situation.
They were on a passenger bus. The passenger bus did not respond to warning
signs from an oncoming US Forces convoy and the convoy attacked the bus
resulting in harm to several passengers, including the death of claimant's
son. Claimant's claim was denied. This memorandum suggests that claimant
be granted a Commander's Emergency Response Program condolence payment.
File does not state whether a CERP condolence payment was actually made.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for the
death of her son. Claimant seeks $30,000. The Memorandum is issued by
the Multi-National Corps - Iraq. The facts are stated as follows: "Facts:
Claimant states that at 1100 on 9 September 2006 her son, was driving
towards the market when a US convoy, approaching the wrong way on the
street, ran into his vehicle. He was killed immediately. The claimant
did not file a claim until now because she had left Iraq and fled to
Kuwait to avoid the security situation in Baghdad. She has now returned
and learned that she could file a claim. The claimant seeks $30,000 in
compensation for the death of her son." The opinion section of the
Memorandum states as follows: "This claim is compensable under the
Foreign Claims Act and the claim was timely filed. The convoy was not
moving to or from combat at the time of the accident and the accident
was not combat-related. Therefore the combat exclusion of the FCA does
not apply and the claim can be compensated as noncombat activity involving
the maneuvering of tactical vehicles. Although there was no sigact available
for the incident, given the timeframe of the claim this is not surprising.
Absence of a sigact is not dispositive. The claim card presented aligns
with the facts and there is no reason to believe that the claim card
is a forgery. The unit that issued the claims card has already redeployed.
The facts as presented are entirely believable and there are no indicators
of fraud." Authority is listed as "The Foreign Claims Act (10
U.S.C. § 2734) as implemented by AR 27-20, Chapter 10." And
action is stated as "The claim is granted in the amount of $30,000."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for the
deaths of her sons and damage to their vehicle. Claimant seeks $35,250.
The Memorandum is issued by the Multi-National Corps - Iraq. The facts
section states: "Claimant’s two sons were driving in their
grey Audi on 29 September 2007 when a US convoy struck the vehicle from
the rear, turning the vehicle, and then struck again from the side of
the vehicle. The claimant’s two sons were killed instantly. The
claimant’s relatives were called to Al Karkh hospital, where the
bodies were taken. There they were given a claims card left by 1-14 CAV
and a note written by LT convoy commander, written on Rite in the Rain
paper. Claimant requests $15,000 for the death of each son, and $5,250
for the total loss of the vehicle." The opinion states: "This
claim was initially almost denied due to suspicion of fraud. After showing
the claim to 2/101 AA, CPT was told that they had received the same claims
card in the past and that it had been determined to be false. However,
after looking at the alleged claim card copy, it was determined that
they were not in fact the same and the claims cards had been issued on
different dates, although in the same location, Holland Apartments. 1-14
CAV was active in that area during the time of the incident claim re
is no reason to believe that this claim is fraud specially given the
note written by LT on Rite in the Rain paper. Attempts to reach LT were
unsuccessful. The claim is compensable under the FCA as damage from maneuvers
not related to combat. The amount claimed for the vehicle is reasonable
and the claimant depreciated the price of the car down from the original
value when claiming $5,250." The authority section states: "The
Foreign Claims Act (10 U.S.C. § 2734) as implemented by AR 27-20,
Chapter 10." The action states: "The claim is granted in the
amount of $35,250."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $15,000,
on behalf of her husband and son who were killed in an accident with
Coalition Forces. The Foreign Claims Commission apologized for property
damages and denied the Iraqi woman's claim by stating that the evidence
provided showed that damages were the result of combat activity operations
and this is not compensable. Picture of the car included in the file
shows severe damage to the car. Documents largely redacted.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $12,000,
on behalf of her his son who was shot and killed by a sniper when he
went on the roof of his house to look at the Coalition Force patrol.
The decedent was shot in the head sometime between 2-2:30 am. The claim
was denied but on September 8, 2008, the claimant received a Commander's
Emergency Response Program condolence payment for $2,500 for the death
of Claimant's son and for property damage. Documents largely redacted.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $4,166,
on behalf of her son, "Omer," who was shot and killed by Coalition
Forces. Although the Federal Claims Commission expressed sympathy for
the loss of her son, Claimant was denied because of "insufficient
evidence," and the decedent was found to have been killed incident
to combat activity. "US Involvement" acknowledged. Documents
largely redacted.

Al Dijeal district, on the highway between Baghdad
and Tikrit, Baghdad, Iraq

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $10,000,
on behalf of her husband who was shot in the head and killed by US Forces
during an Escalation of Force incident. The decedent died when a US convoy
shot at his vehicle, a dark green KIA. The vehicle sustained damage to
the front windshield and the front of the vehicle. Claim was denied as
the Investigator found that "the death of Claimant's husband was
the result of proper conduct by US forces acting IAW proper escalation
of force procedures" and that the death was caused by combat activity.
Documents largely redacted.

Dhi-Qar province, on the main road towards the
sand quarry near the Strategic oil pipeline, Iraq

Claim by Iraqi civilian, from
the Karbala province, for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for
$16,300, on behalf of her husband who was shot and died approximately
two months after the incident. The decedent was a passenger in a dump
truck when the truck was approached by a US Forces humvee travelling
counter to traffic. The dump truck stopped to allow the humvee to pass
but after stopping, was fired upon. The driver sustained minor injuries
but the passenger suffered severe injuries. The passenger was air lifted
to a military hospital and was unconscious for approximately a month
when he was moved to the Adnan Khair Allah Hospital in Baghdad. Although
his family searched for the decendent from the date of the incident,
they coulld not locate him until he was transferred and even then could
not recognize him due to his injuries (he was only identified by a handwritten
tag with his name and the date of the incident on it). By the time he
arrived at the Adnan Khair Allah Hospital, the decedent suffered "distortions" to
the face and body, an amputated leg, and paralysis in both hands. After
25 days in the Adnan Khair Allah Hospital, "warts has eaten [decendent's]
body and both his kidneys have stopped," which caused his death
on 8/4/06. The Foreign Claims Commission permitted compensation in the
amount of $16,100 for damages caused by noncombat activities and acknowledged
that the death was caused by "the negligence of US forces." Documents
largely redacted.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $40,000, on behalf of her
son, who was killed, and herself, who miscarried twins and suffered a
fractured right foot when she and her son were struck in their vehicle
by a US Forces humvee travelling on the Karbala-Hilla highway. The Foreign
Claims Commission approved her claim in the amount of $40,000 based on
the negligent acts of US Forces. Documents largely redacted.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $3,000 on behalf of his
daughter who was killed when US Forces conducted a controlled denotation
on his neighbor's house at 3:00 p.m. on August 26, 2007, which caused
a wall in claimant's house to fall on his daughter. The Department of
the Army and Foreign Claims Commission denied the claim stating that
it is not compensable as there was "insufficient evidence of negligence
by U.S. Forces." Claimant may have received a Commander's Emergency
Response Program payment of $5,000. Documents largely redacted.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $7,000, on behalf of her
father who was killed when her home was "mistakenly engaged" by
Coalition Forces resulting in "severe structural damage" to
her home. A "Legitimacy of Claim" memoranda was prepared by
Captain Heaton of the 2-12 Calvary. The Iraqi woman appears to have submited
her claim on January 3, 2008. The claim forms mistakenly identify the
date of the incident as August 5, 2005 (mistake may have resulted from
a submission of a replacement card as the original claim card was lost
when claimant's son, carrying the original claim card, was shot and killed
before the claim could be completed). The claim was denied as the Claims
Commission found that there was insufficient evidence shown to prove
that US Forces acted negligently (despite the memoranda from Captain
Heaton) and because the claim was made (on January 3, 2008) after the
two year statutory limit. Pictures of damage to the claimant's home are
included (Document Nos. 28100 - 28110). Documents largely redacted.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under Foreign Claims Act. Iraqi women submits claim that
her son was shot and killed by US Forces. Claimant states that she thinks
US Forces killed her son because they thought he was an insurgent but
they were wrong because he was too young to carry a weapon and was not
guilty. The amount she requested in her claim was $15,000. Foreign Claims
Commission denied her claim stating that there is insufficient evidence
of negligence by US Forces and that the incident occurred during combat
activity. Claimant statement included in file. Handwritten note and file
states the following: "Reconsideration: Claims Card I Recommend
[Commander's Emergency Response Program (condolence payment)] because
she cried when I did the denial - SGT [redacted]." The file does
not state whether a condolence payment was made.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleges that his
son was killed by US Forces and seeks $10,000 for the death of his son
and $2,500 to the damage to his son's vehicle. The claim is denied on
the ground that there is insufficient evidence that it arose out of the
negligence of US Forces. Then a condolence payment request is filed and
a payment of $1,000 is authorized with the incident being described as
follows: "Death of a Military aged male due to Coalition Forces
engaged in a Troops Contact situation."

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleges that he,
his wife, and his one-year-old son were driving down a road when a US
Forces convoy driving down the wrong side of the road hit his vehicle.
Claimant's wife and child were killed. Claimant states that he was not
informed of their death until he had recovered and at that point found
a claims card that US soldiers had apparently placed in his clothing.
Claimant sought $29,000, composed of $12,500 for the death of his wife,
$12,500 for the death of his one-year-old child, and $4,000 for the damage
to his vehicle. The claim was approved and settled for $15,000.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleges that US Forces
were conducting a series of home raids and raided his home. Claimant
alleges that his brother, who has schizophrenia, was asleep and was shot
by US Forces in the chest and leg and that his brother died of his injuries.
Claimant seeks $15,000. US Forces position is that the brother was not
asleep. According to the US Forces the brother was behaving aggressively
toward US Forces and lunged at a US soldier and tried to take the soldier's
weapon, at which point the soldier shot and killed claimant's brother.
The FCA claim was denied as arising out of combat activity.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant requests for loss of life settled
for $10,000. Claim brought by woman whose husband was killed in a car
accident when a US convoy struck his vehicle as he came home from work.
Damage listed as death and damage to vehicle from non-combat activities.
Army statement says victim was not at fault, and wife's statement says
that the convoy was driving on the wrong side of the road.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant requests for loss of life settled
for $5,000. Claimant originally requested $15,000. Claimant was sister
of Iraqi man killed by US vehicle in car accident, with the US vehicle
driving down the wrong side of the road. The report notes that the decedent
was "the only (sic) responsible to feed his family."

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant requests and is granted $5,000
under Foreign Claims Act. Claimant's son was in the vicinity of a firefight
between US personnel and Iraqi forces, fled the area, and was shot and
killed by a US helicopter.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant requests and is granted $4,000
under Foreign Claims Act. Claimant's husband stepped out of their home
while a firefight was occurring in the area. He was shot through the
heart by US Forces and died.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant requests and is granted $5,000
under Foreign Claims Act. Her son was walking to school and was shot
through the head by US Forces during a firefight.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant requests and is granted $10,000
under Foreign Claims Aact. Her son was driving when he struck a US Forces
vehicle that was part of a US roadblock. He died in the crash.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant requests $3,200 but is only granted
$1,000 under Foreign Claims Act. Coalition Forces "raided his house,
broke his windows and doors, shot and killed his father, and wounded
him." The report notes that Owesat is a poor town without access
to supplies they might need to document incidents such as the one reported
here. However, this report also states that the claim contained both
photographs and documents.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant requests $5,000 but receives only
$1,000 under Foreign Claims Act. Claimant's husband was in the vicinity
of a Coalition Forces raid, became frightened, and fled. He was then
shot and killed by Coalition Forces. Report contains the same language
as Document 349 about Owesat's inaccessibility and poverty making documentation
of incidents difficult. However, photographs of a damaged vehicle are
included in the file.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant requests $7,200 but only receives
only $1,500 under Foreign Claims Act. Claimant's son was killed in a
Coalition Forces raid that also left another of his sons wounded and
damaged his home. This report contains the same language about Owesat
as Documents 349 and 351.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant requests $3,500 for death of his
brother, shot and killed while driving past a Coalition Forces patrol.
Unclear whether request was under Foreign Claims Act or was to be a Condolence/Solatia
payment. The request was denied, despite a death certificate and photographs
of the vehicle, because the incident occurred more than 2 years before
the complaint was filed.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant requests $3,000 but is only granted
$2,500 under Foreign Claims Act. His son was shot and killed by a "random
bullet" during Coalition Forces raid.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant requests $8,000 but is only granted
$6,000 under Foreign Claims Act. Claimant was driving to Falluja when
CF forces fired on her vehicle, shooting and killing her daughter and
granddaughter.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant requests $7,000 but only receives
$5,000 under Foreign Claims Act. Claimant's two brothers were shot and
killed by Coalition Forces while they were fishing in a river.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant requests $1,500 but only receives
$1,000 under Foreign Claims Act. Her husband was shot and killed by Coalition
Forces while he was farming in his field.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant requests and receives $1,000 under
Foreign Claims Act. Her son was shot and killed by Coalition Forces "during
a firefight with Anti-Iraqi Forces."

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act Requests $10,000 and receives only $2,000
under Foreign Claims Act. Coalition Forces mortar shrapnel struck claimant's
pregnant wife in the stomach, causing her to lose the baby. The report
indicates there was "no claims card. No proof." Also indicates
that claimant's shop was broken into and burglarized, but it's unclear
how the mortar shell is related to that burglary.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act Requests $10,000, but receives only $5,000
under Foreign Claims Act. Anti-Iraqi Forces locked her and her children
in a room and killed her father. Coalition Forces then engaged AIF and
killed her husband.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act Requests $26,150 under FCA for the death
of his brother, but Army denies claim. Report suggests "consider
for CERP." The report concludes that the US military action was
proper, and that the decedent drove towards a US convoy at high speed.
Iraqi witness statements, however, report that the decedent pulled over
and that the US Forces fired on his car anyway, shooting and killing
him.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act Requests and is awarded $12,500 for the
death of her son. Claimant's son was fired upon by a US convoy while
driving in front of them, and the report indicates that the US convoy
was at fault.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act Requests and is awarded payment, either
for $1,000 or for $2,500. The report is contradictory. The report is
also unclear about whether the payment was merited under Foreign Claims
Act, solatia, or condolence. Claimant's husband was caught in crossfire
between Coalition Forces and Anti-Iraqi Forces while he was waiting at
a gas station. He was shot and killed.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act Requests $6,000 but is only awarded $5,000
for the death of her son under FCA. Her son was killed in the crossfire
during a firefight between Anti-Iraqi Forces and Coalition Forces.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act Requests $5,000, but only receives $1,500
for the death of his son, who was shot and killed in the crossfire of
a firefight between Anti-Iraqi Forces and Coalition Forces.

Condolence payment
made to father of decedent in the amount of $2,500. Foreign Claims Act
claim denied, because the report finds no liability on the part of US
Forces. Strangely, the report indicates the Foreign Claims Act request
was for $1.00. The incident occurred as a US convoy hit an Improvised
Explosive Device, then opened fire on what the witness statements describe
as a man in black fleeing the roadway near the site of the Improvised
Explosive Device. A child in white was shot and killed. The age of the
child is redacted throughout the report.

Condolence payment
made to unidentified party after unidentified individual was killed by
US gunshots. The Foreign Claims Act claim was denied for insufficient
evidence of wrongdoing, and again the claim was in the strange amount
of $1.00. The incident occurred as a US convoy pulled into the wrong
lane of a two lane highway to pass traffic. The lead car waved an orange
flag and fired warning shots to ward off oncoming traffic. According
to the report, the gunshots ricocheted into a car, killing one individual.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act Requests $2,500 denied for insufficient
evidence of wrongdoing. A condolence payment of $2,500 was made. The
decedent was killed by US Forces fire. The decedent was a passenger in
a taxi that passed other vehicles and failed to stop after US Forces
fired warning shots. At that point, US Forces fired on the vehicle, striking
and killing two children and wounding others in the taxi.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act Requests $2,500 denied under Foreign Claims
Act, but same amount granted as condolence payment, to claimant whose
mother was killed by US Forces fire. Claimant was in a car with his family
when the car pulled around other cars stopped at a US checkpoint. The
report indicates that the car failed to respond to warning shots, at
which point the US Forces fired upon the car, killing claimant's mother.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. The claimant stated that her
son was killed by CF while farming. She requested and received $2,500.
The claim attorney stated that the claim packet contained credible evidence
of damage caused by U.S. forces not involved in combat operations. The
incident occurred in July 2006 and the claimant received the funds in
May 2008.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. The claimant stated that her
four sons were killed by a U.S. airstrike. Her 4 sons were trying to
help a neighbor. She requested $15,000 and received $10,000. The incident
occurred on 12/27/07 and the claimant received the funds in 05/21/08.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. The claimant stated that his
loved one was killed at a checkpoint, probably in a car accident. It
is noted that the car is damaged and a 'person is dead'. He asked for
$17,800 and received $11,000. The claimant's relationship is unclear.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. The claimant stated that her
husband was killed while he was walking. He was killed by a sniper at
the base. The incident occurred on 12/31/07 and the claimant received
the funds on 05/24/08. The claimant requested $22,000 and received $12,000.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. The claimant stated her son
was shot and killed during a firefight. The claim was denied because
of the combat exception. However, the claimant received a condolence
payment. The claimant requested $15,000 and received $2,500.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. The claimant stated that her
son was killed in a vegetable shop by CF. The incident occurred on 88888
and the claimant received the funds on 04/26/08.The claimant requested
$15,000 but received $12,000.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant states her sons were
killed by in an airstrike by the U.S. forces. The claim was denied under
the combat exception. The report noted there was insufficient data to
evidence that CF was involved in her sons' deaths. The claimant requested
$40,000 but received no payment.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant states that his mother
and brother were killed in a vehicle accident with the U.S. Army patrol.
The car was totaled as well. The claimant requested $30,000 but received
$12,000. However, there was a note stating that $15,000 was the recommended
payment.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant states that a U.S.
tank ran into a minibus driven by the claimant's brother. The brother
was killed in the accident. The claimant requested $50,000 but received
no payment. The claim was denied due to lack of sufficient evidence that
the U.S. forces acted either negligently or wrongfully. The Army's own
files show information that is not shown in the claimant's documents.
The Army's document states that the claimant requests $50,000 for bruised
hands, however, the claimant's documents states that the $50,000 request
is for the death of his brother and three dead persons whose relationship
to the claimant is unclear.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant states that her husband
was shot and killed by CF. Claimant's husband was on his way to work.
Claimant has five children and states that her husband was the sole supporter
of the family. Claimant requested $2,500. A $5,000 payment was approved,
but only $2,500 was paid.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant states that his brother
was killed by U.S. forces and his tractor was destroyed. Claimant requested
$10,000 but received $5,000.

Note on the first page: "Duplicate?
I've seen this one several times" Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation
under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant states his home was mistakenly
targeted by an Air Weapons Team. Claimants children were killed, his
wife paralyzed and he suffered a gunshot wound to his left leg. According
to the documents submitted by the claimant, he has requested compensation
for injuries to his leg and destruction of his home. Claimant requested
$8,300 but received $5,000.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant states his wife was
shot and killed by CF while she was driving. The car was also destroyed.
Claimant requested and received $15,000.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant states that the U.S.
Army mortared the area, destroying his house and killing his brother.
Claimant did not provide a death certificate for his brother. Claimant
requested $83,300 but received $15,000.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant states that a CF
convoy ran into his vehicle, killing his brother and mother. Claimant
requested $16,500 but received $15,000.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant states that a U.S.
Army convoy hit their car. His son was killed and the car was totaled.
Claimant requested $13,000 and received $13,000. The car was worth $7500.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant states that the CF
Convoy hit his vehicle which resulted in the death of his brother, who
was a passenger. Claimant's car was damaged. Claimant requested $15,000
and received $15,000.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Compensates claimant $15,000
for damages (claim was for $16,000) arising from car accident where Coalition
Forces convoy not involved in combat operations hit his car that his
father was driving, killing his father (brain hemorrhage due to severe
shock) and destroying the vehicle. Claimant asked for $11,000 for the
car and $5,000 for the death of his father. 14.5 pages of the file are
redacted for foreign language text.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Compensates claimant $15,000
for damages (same amount claimed) arising from car accident where Coalition
Forces convoy not involved in combat operations hit the car that her
husband was driving, killing her husband and son (one cause of death
is listed as "severe broken bones of skull and chest ribs, with
severe hemorrhage internally" and other is "car accident with
the American forces, which led to broken of the skull and damage of the
brain") and destroying the vehicle. Claimant asked for $5,000 for
the car and $5,000 each for the death of her son and husband. Claims
log states "If we did hit him, it was head on and very fast." 12
pages of the file (and parts of 2 more pages) are redacted for foreign
language text. Page 29352 is picture of the destroyed car.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Compensates claimant $15,000
for damages (same amount claimed) arising from an Improvised Explosive
Device that detonated near claimant's home, causing Coalition Forces
to shoot in the direction of the blast, killing his sister. 3 pages of
the file are redacted for foreign language text.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Compensates claimant $1,000
for damages (same amount claimed) arising from incident where her son
was shopping in the market and a fight broke out between Coalition Forces
and Al-Qaeda In Iraq ("AQIZ") resulting in claimant's son being
shot and killed. Claimant also claims mortars damaged her house. 7 pages
of the file (and parts of 1 more) are redacted for foreign language text.
(NB - claims intake form (29372) says "husband and son" were
shot, but "husband and" seems crossed out. Also says "weak
evidence; no picture of son").

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Compensates claimant $5,000
for damages (same amount claimed) arising from incident where Coalition
Forces fired into the area and "accidentally" wounded claimant
and killed his daughter. 1 page of the file (and parts of 1 more) is
redacted for foreign language text. (NB - claims intake form (29380)
says "saw 2 bullet wounds & original death certificate for his
daughter")

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Compensates claimant $4,000
for damages (same amount claimed) arising from incident where his daughter
was outside and shot in the head. 3 pages of the file are redacted for
foreign language text.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Compensates claimant $5,000
for damages (same amount claimed) arising from incident where her husband
was driving his vehicle in front of the Sheik Ammar CF base during a
wedding ceremony and Coalition Forces opened fire "randomly" (per
claimants' reports) and shot him in the head and chest, killing him.
15 pages of the file (and parts of 1 more) are redacted for foreign language
text. (NB - reports from the dead man's brother and parent).

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Compensates claimant $8,000
for damages (same amount claimed) arising from incident where Coalition
Forces "randomly" bombarded the area, damaging the room claimant's
son and his wife lived in, killing the son and his wife and injuring
several children. 21 pages of the file are redacted for foreign language
text. (NB - 29454, an apparent police report, says "I found an entrance
of gunshot in her head," which is odd if this death is the result
of a bombardment. Also, 29456, another police report, likely for the
other victim, says "The body almost completely destroyed with the
opening of the abdomen completely and the left leg.").

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Compensates claimant $15,000
for damages (same amount claimed) arising from incident where Coalition
Forces helicopter bombarded the area in Munajed village at 10am, killing
her two sons and "their bodies [were] turned into pieces." 22
pages of the file are redacted for foreign language text. The bombing
resulted in the destruction of many houses in the area. NB - claimant's
husband (dead men's father) is "detained" in Bucca.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Compensates claimant $15,000
for damages (same amount claimed) arising from incident at 6pm where
his car "surprised" the Coalition Forces convoy, which "came
wrong side toward me" "without stopping," hit his car
and forced it to roll twice, and killed his wife and sons (or son) (NB
- Claims log says cause of death is "head trauma because of a vehicle
rollover from a convoy. All certificates basically say Coalition Forces
convoy is the cause of death. I strongly disagree"). Uncertainty
as to number of deaths (3 or 2. Likely 3). 16 pages are redacted for
foreign language text. 29562 is a picture of the car.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Compensates claimant $10,000
for damages ($13,500 claimed - $5,000 for the death, $8,500 for car)
arising from incident at 9pm where Coalition Forces convoy hit her husband's
car, killing him and damaging the car. 7 pages are redacted for foreign
language text. NB - 29566 says "You have submitted a claim seeking
compensation for the alleged damage to your house." This is a death
due to vehicle accident, not damage to house, case. Also, document seems
to be a rehash of another letter (old claim number and old claim amount
are crossed out and written over). Pages 20581-83 are photos of the car,
especially 29582.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Compensates claimant $2,500
for damages (same as claimed) arising from incident where Coalition Forces
shot her husband in the head in a firefight and killed him. 9 pages are
redacted for foreign language text. NB - 29566 says "You have submitted
a claim seeking compensation for the alleged damage to your house." This
is a death due to vehicle accident, not damage to house, case. Also,
document seems to be a rehash of another letter (old claim number and
old claim amount are crossed out and written over). Pages 20581-83 are
(horrible) photos of the car, especially 29582.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Compensates claimant $2,500
for damages (same as claimed) arising from incident where Coalition Forces
raided her house at 1am, and shot her husband and killed him (another
report says a "son" was killed "for no reason" while
he slept and when asked why Coalition Forces killed his/her son, person
was told it was "by mistake" because a soldier was in "unstable
condition.") 12 pages are redacted for foreign language text (along
with parts of 3 others). NB - claimant seems to have lost originally,
but wins on appeal.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Compensates claimant $15,000
for damages (same amount claimed) arising from incident where Coalition
Forces convoy hit her husband's car, killing him and their son, and damaging
the car. 12 pages are redacted for foreign language text. 29661 is a
photo of the car.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Compensates claimant $15,000
for damages (same amount claimed) arising from incident where Coalition
Forces convoy hit her husband's car after he "surprised" the
convoy, killing him and damaging the car. 11 pages are redacted for foreign
language text. 29684 is a photo of the car.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Compensates claimant $15,000
for damages (claimant sought $18,000) arising from incident where Coalition
Forces convoy hit his car, killing his father and sister and damaging
the car. 12 pages are redacted for foreign language text. 29708 is a
photo of the car.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Compensates claimant $5,000
for damages (same amount claimed) arising from incident where Coalition
Forces was in a firefight with Al-Qaeda In Iraq ("AQIZ") near
his house and a "stray bullet" killed his father. 6 pages of
the file are redacted for foreign language text.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Compensates claimant $7,000
for damages (same amount claimed) arising from incident where Coalition
Forces convoy was on the wrong side of the road and hit his car, killing
his brother and wife and injuring others. 4 pages are redacted for foreign
language text (and parts of 1 more). 29745-46 are photos of the car.
NB - Claims log says "payment is for the vehicle, no evidence for
the deaths of family members" but then later says in the "description" that "CF
tanks hit his vehicle killing his brother and wife." The IC Opinion
About A Claim form says "US Army crashed and step over his car ..."

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Compensates claimant $2,500
for damages (same amount claimed) arising from incident where Coalition
Forces conducted an airstrike on a CL checkpoint at 4am and killed his
son. 13 pages of the file are redacted for foreign language text. NB
- Claims Log says "cause of death was shrapnel all over his body."

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Compensates claimant $2,500
for damages (same amount claimed) arising from incident where Coalition
Forces conducted an airstrike on a CL checkpoint at 4am and killed her
husband. 10 pages of the file are redacted for foreign language text.
NB - Claims Log says "cause of death was shrapnel all over his body." NB
- also says this is "same incident as two other claims".

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleged that
his wife was shot and killed by Coalition Forces/ Multi-National Forces
who randomly open fired. Claimant requested $5,000 in compensation, but
was awarded $1,500. According to paralegal notes, there was "no
evidence" to support claimant's allegation though 2 witness statements,
a death certificate, personal documents and investigation report were
provided. Fallujah judge closed investigation against US Forces because
they are immune.

2 DIFFERENT CLAIMS
IN THIS FILE: Claim #1 (pg. 29829): Claimant alleged that mother was
on her way to [unreadable location] when car blew up, killing all 7 female
passengers. Claim #2 (pgs. 29832 - end): Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleged that Coalition
Forces shot and killed her husband and requests $5,000. Claim was settled
for only $2,000.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleged that
the CF conducted an air strike at a CLC checkpoint, killing her son.
Claimant requested and received $2,500 in compensation.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleged that
Coalition Forces helicopter shot and killed her daughter. Claimant requested
$3,000, but received only $2,000. Note at the end says the first name
of the deceased differs from the first name on the claim.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleged that
US Forces opened fire on his son as he was going to work. Son was shot
in the head and died. Claimant requested and received $5,000 in compensation.
Claimant presented investigation documents and 2 sworn statements.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleged that
Coalition Forces convoy ran into her husband's car while he was driving,
killing him and damaging the car. Claimant requested and received $13,000
($5,000 for the death of her husband and $8,000 for the damage to the
vehicle). Claimant provided claim card from the US Army confirming that
they killed her husband and damaged his vehicle, vehicle registration
and picture, and death certificate.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleged that
Multi-National Forces shot at him and his father as they were driving.
His father was killed and his vehicle damaged. Claimant requested and
received $10,000 in compensation.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleged that
her son was killed by unexploded ordnance while walking near a patrol
base. Coalition Forces transported the deceased and his grandfather to
the hospital. Claimant requested $2,000, but received only $1,000.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleged that
Coalition Forces killed her husband and shot and destroyed her bus. Claimant
requested and received $5,000 in compensation.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation was denied under the Foreign Claims Act because the
incident occurred during combat. Claimant alleged that Coalition Forces
killed her husband when he went out to their orchard. Coalition Forces
gave her some rice and apologized. Claimant requested $10,000 in Foreign
Claims Act claim, but claim was denied. The TF Bastogne Claims form has
$4,600 listed for the damages.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleged that
Coalition Forces killed her son by small arms when a US Forces patrol
randomly fired at a bus in which he was riding. Claimant requested $12,000
in compensation. Claim was denied for the following reasons: loss was
a result of combat operations, filing claimant is an improper claimant,
claim lacked evidence to support US negligence or fault, claim lacked
evidence to prove a loss, loss was a result of Anti-Coalition Forces,
claimant filed for reconsideration of previous claim and provided no
new evidence, and statute of limitations expired.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleged that
his wife and son were killed on their way to the market. Claimant requested
$10,000 in compensation. No conclusion attached.

Memo re: Army 15-6
investigation examining an occurrence in Iraq to kill or capture Highly
Valued Individuals (HVIs), which resulted in 15 non-combatant casualties.
The investigation found no evidence of war crimes, violations of Rules
of Engagement, or Law of Armed Conflict b/c the location was a legitimate
military target and the operation resulted in the detention of HVIs.

Most pages illegible.
Memo re: A 7 year-old Afghan boy who was killed in an explosion. There
is no explanation for what caused the detonation. Civilians carried the
deceased to the gate and he was taken to the 541st Surgical Team.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleged that
his son was killed by Coalition Forces small arms when an American patrol
raided his son's house and opened fire, shooting and killing the son.
Claimant requested $10,000 in compensation. Claim was denied for the
following reasons: loss was a result of combat operations, filing claimant
is an improper claimant, claim lacked evidence to support US negligence
or fault, claim lacked evidence to prove a loss, loss was a result of
Anti-Coalition Forces, claimant filed for reconsideration of previous
claim and provided no new evidence, and statute of limitations expired.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleged that
his wife and brother were killed by US Forces, who US Forces bombed a
street and then opened fire randomly. Claimant requested $5,000 in compensation.
He also claimed property damage, but no amount was specified. No formal
conclusion is attached, though there are handwritten notes that read "No
proof Coalition Forces committed shooting. Plaintiff to bring proof" and
on a later page, "Closed".

Solatia payment in
the amount of $2,014.30 to Afghan civilian family for the loss of their
father. The deceased was shot and killed at an Entrance Control Point
after soldiers mistook him for an enemy combatant. A soldier fired a
warning shot which deflected off of the hood of the deceased's vehicle
and struck him in the chest. NOTE: ON PG. 3, THE DECEASED'S NAME IS NOT
REDACTED.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleged that
mother and sister were killed by Multi-National Forces, who opened fire
on al-Cinema Street. Claimant requested $6,000. No conclusion provided,
however there are handwritten notations which read, "Need more proof.
These claims are too easy to fake." But also, "SigAct matches
story really well. Recommend payment $2,500."

Memo re: Army 15-6
investigation examining an incident involving a mortar engagement, which
resulted in a death of a civilian child and injury to 5 other civilians.
The investigation found that the proximate cause of the civilians' injuries
was a mechanical failure of the mortar and high winds at the time of
the incident. The death was a direct result of the medevac taking 4 hours
to arrive to the scene of the incident.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleged that
Coalition Forces fired at his house, killing his son and causing property
damage. He requested $3,500 in compensation. Pictures of property damage
attached. No formal conclusion is provided, but there is a handwritten
note that reads, "Approved for death to pay $2,500, not for house.
Paid."

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleged that
Multi-National Forces fired at him, his mother, and his sister, killing
the mother and sister and damaging his car. As compensation, he requested
$10,000 for the deaths and $4,000 for the damage to the vehicle. No formal
conclusion is provided, but there is a handwritten note that reads, "Pd
by Cap't total $5,000. $2,500 for sister, $25 for niece. CLOSED."

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleged that
Multi-National Forces fired at his father and claimant's 2 sisters, killing
the 2 sisters. As compensation, he requested $10,000 for the deaths.
No formal conclusion is provided, but there is a handwritten note that
reads," Claimant is brother but father was witness. Need claimant
to get all info from father then will review." And on a later page, "Paid
2,500 x 2. CLOSED."

Condolence payment
in the amount of $2,500 to Iraqi civilian. Claimant alleged that his
son was exhumed by Navy Criminal Investigative Service (I think???) for
investigation. No formal conclusion is provided, but there are handwritten
note that read, "Condolence paid to [REDACTED] on 20 Jul 05" followed
by "8 Aug DENIED."

Condolence payment
in the amount of $1,500 to Iraqi citizen. Claimant's husband's vehicle
was stopped at a checkpoint. The vehicle did not respond to escalation
of forces so the soldiers proceeded to fire. The deceased was shot in
the head and killed. He was airlifted to the CSH, where he later died.

Condolence payment
in the amount of $700 to Iraqi citizen. Claimant's son was exhumed by
Navy Criminal Investigative Service for a double murder investigation
involving the Marines. Claimant was given a claim card and directed to
file a claim. Family of the other victim has already received a CERP/
condolence payment for the incident.

Solatia payment in
the amount of $2,014.30 to Afghan father whose young son was seriously
injured as he crossed the street and was struck by one of the cars in
a US convoy. He later died as a result of his injuries. NOTE: VICTIM'S
NAME IS NOT REDACTED ON PG. 6.

Memo re: Army 15-6
investigation examining an incident between ISAF, ANSF, and enemy personnel,
which resulted in the death and serious injuries of the local nationals.
The investigation found that the engagement of the building was authorized
by U.S. National Self-Defense Policy and that the compound was positively
identified as an imminent threat. The investigation officer found that
enemy forces were using the building to attack and maneuver against the
US Forces. The recommendation to make condolence payment was returned
to the unit for appropriate action.

Condolence payment
for Afghan man killed by Army truck. Ahmad Shaw was hit in head by side
mirror of lead truck in Army envoy. Died from severe head trauma. Army
witnesses say it was unavoidable and not the result of negligence: Shaw
stepped backwards into congested road. Death was determined to be the
result of an accident involving a U.S. Army vehicle driven by an authorized
soldier. Solatia claim made by relative, Sayed Hussein. He was given
100,000 Afghanis. ($2,000 USD)

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleged Assault Forces raided
home to arrest husband; wife killed when they conducted ballistic breach
to the door. She was struck in the head by a bullet. A male child was
also injured but survived. Father in law pursued claim for her death,
awarded $2,500.

Investigation of US
attack on Afghan National Police personnel. Rockets fired at Camp Joyce;
Army return-fired rockets and 30 mm guns. U.S. officers' accounts differ:
some report they saw no one; others report they saw 30 people in civilian
clothing and with weapons, and fired after confirming that no friendly
forces in the area. One officer thought the personnel were Afghan security
forces, based on their actions and dress (p. 30466 of pdf). 10-12 Afghans
wounded, 3-4 Afghans killed. Some Officers imply that some had thrown
on Afghan National Police uniform clothing after being hit. Surgeon's
statement declares that wounds are consistent with low-energy projectiles
or a blast. Afghan police state that their officers were in uniform.
Investigating officer found that some deaths were likely caused by Coalition
Forces; if Afghan National Police had uniforms, they were not apparent
to Coalition Forces; recommended training in identifying friendly forces
and threats, better coordination with Afghan forces, and Solatias as
appropriate.

Solatia payments for
death of Afghan girl and serious injury to 2 other Afghan girls. Amount
redacted. Army fired mortars at historic enemy position; last mortar
fell short and hit village. 1 Afghan girl, 6? (unreadable), died; 2 Afghan
girls, 10 and 14, injured by shrapnel. 1 report says 1 more Afghan died
and 2 more Afghans injured. Investigator found the girls were accidentally
injured by platoon leader, mortar section sergeant, & Gunner; test
fires should not be done on populated areas; known enemy positions should
be plotted on a map; and ammunition inspected.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Father sought $10,000--$5,00 each for loss
of son and burned taxi cab. $2,800 paid (writing difficult to read).
Son, Wa'ad, was driving one morning and picked up a man asking for a
ride. Coalition Forces shot at car with missile, and son burned inside
it. Father's statement says investigators "did not find only the
pretended persons," so it's unclear whether the passenger was found
or died as well.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Iraqi man killed on way to Baghdad when
Coalition Forces opened fire on vehicles near his. Claim made by brother,
who states that "armored groups" had shot in the area first
(unclear statement) and that deceased had kids. $2,500 paid. Says "no
SIGACT" (significant act).

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Army's report differs from claimant's.
According to Army, Mother sought damages for death of one son and injury
of other son as a result of Coalition Forces bombing in her neighborhood.
Paid $500 for injury, $2,500 for death. Claim form states that US Forces'
bombing damaged claimant's house, caused claimant injury, and killed
her brother (assuming claimant is a woman). Sought $2,500 USD for brother's
death, $1,500 for her injury. 2 Payment vouchers: 1 for death of claimant's
son, 1 for injury to claimant.

Claim by Afghan civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Bebe Aisha, female youth local national
killed, and her father wounded, as a result of indirect fire mission.
Father was told his cows were killed by indirect fire, so he went to
area with his daughter to salvage the meat. Investigator found that mortar
fires were lawfully used and that the enemy lured local nationals into
harm's way. US Forces had sustained an attack the day before at same
site, so they opened fire on armed apparent antagonists. Recommended
educating commanders of enemy's tactic of luring villagers to attack
sites by spreading reports of dead livestock. Also recommended a Shura
with Kamdesh Village Elders to form a plan to ensure that civilians stay
out of enemy activity areas. Solatia payment approved by Investigating
Officer. Major General approved findings but stated that these recommendations "are
returned to the unit for appropriate action."

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Male Iraqi claimant states that his mother
was fatally injured when Multi-National Forces shot at area near checkpoint
which claimant and mother were waiting to pass through. Sought $5,000
USD for death of his mother; $300 payment was approved.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. His brother was killed. US Forces shot
with sniper, who killed claimant's brother. Sought $7,000 USD. Foreign
Claims Act form includes note: "Unit engaged due to hostile intent.
However it was later determined to be wrongful. Do we still pay?" Coalition
Forces determined that 3 Military-Aged Male's who had a bag were carrying
explosives. They fired on the male with the bag, and he was apparently
wounded; the bag contained only tools. Unclear if this was the "sniper" mentioned
in other documents. Notes indicate that $2,500 recommended payment was
paid.

Solatia payments for
civilian deaths in Afghanistan. Coalition dropped MK-82's (bombs) on
area after making joint air strike request, and determined that civilians
may be present in target area. 2 Afghan men, 1 Afghan woman, and 1 Afghan
infant killed; young girl with severe head injury and young boy also
injured. Found that although aircraft was changed to comply with Rules
of Engagement, it did not minimize civilian damage or ensure accuracy.
Extensive documentation of Operation Nam Dong, which led to incident
in which the people were killed. No records of claim forms or whom payment
was made to.

CERP Condolence payments
in Iraq: $2,500 each for sister and daughter killed; 2nd note states
$2,500 each for wife and daughter. Claimant states that her sister and
daughter were killed when Coalition Forces shot randomly in street around
a post office that they were exiting.

Solatia payment of
$1,000 for death of Afghan woman's son by US Forces who shot him while
trying to disperse a crowd formed in wake of traffic accident. Approx.
60 people died. Son was farmer, married with 3 kids. Sought $5,000 on
International Security Assistance Force form. Report states that payment
led woman to support Coalition Forces. Appears that mom tried to get
compensation through International Security Assistance Force but got
the "runaround."

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act Requests $2,500 payment (appears to be FCA)
for claimant's mother, killed by Multi-National Forces. No explanation
as to why the forces were firing.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act Requests $25,000 for husband killed by US
Forces gunfire. DENIED because arose directly or indirectly from combat
activities of US Armed Forces. Claim Form states that decedent was claimant's
cousin; was killed at oil station. Most documents redacted for foreign
language.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. An Iraqi woman submits
a claim for compensation for the death of her husband. She alleges that
her husband was shot and killed by Coalition Forces while riding his
bicycle on his way to work on a farm at 10:00 am. The wife sought $8,000
in compensation and the Army denied her claim, stating that the Foreign
Claims Act does not provide compensation for claims "arising directly
or indirectly from combat activities of the U.S. Armed Forces." (AR
27-20, 10-3)

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Father claims compensation for the death
of his son. According to two witnesses, the decedent's brother and cousin,
many family members had gathered in a field after hearing that another
relative had been kidnapped. While they were congregated there, Coalition
Forces flew overhead and shot down, injuring the witnesses and killing
the decedent with several shots to his head. The amount claimed is not
mentioned. The Army denied the father's claim, stating that Foreign Claims
Act does not provide compensation for claims "arising directly or
indirectly from combat activities of the U.S. Armed Forces." (AR
27-20, 10-3)

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleges that US Coalition Forces
destroyed his car by shooting it with more than 20 bullets. Claimant
states that he founds the windows of his car destroyed, with holes in
the seat and the left door was "destroyed." Claimant is asking
for $120,000 in compensation. The Army denied the claim, stating that
Foreign Claims Act does not provide compensation for claims "arising
directly or indirectly from combat activities of the US Armed Forces." (AR
27-20, 10-3)

Claim by Iraqi civilian
under the Foreign Claims Act for two deaths allegedly caused by US Forces.
The father of one decedent and the brother of the other are filing claims
for $140,000 in compensation. They allege that US Forces opened fire
on the car that both decedents were in, resulting in their death. The
Army denied the claim, stating that FCA does not provide compensation
for claims "arising directly or indirectly from combat activities
of the U.S. Armed Forces." (AR 27-20, 10-3)

Investigation and
subsequent approval of condolence payments in Iraq to collateral victims
that resulted from an engagement in an attempt to secure and "objective" compound
of buildings. The exceptions to the condolence payments are that 1) two
buildings that were not the objective but that were "used in the
attacks"; 2) the next of kin of two of the men killed in action
that participated in the attacks. The next of kin of a woman injured
in the attacks but later died of her wounds will be compensated $2,500
in addition to the other requested condolence payments not listed in
this document. The objective under investigation here was OBJ Schiffer
III and involved securing a building in close proximity to other non
involved buildings. The ground crew sustained significant fire in an
attempt to secure the objective and returned fire after several attempts
to call out to those in the buildings their purpose there and trying
to get them to exit. Over the course of the engagement, 6 people were
killed and 22 were injured with 14 needing hospitalization. Once the
crew gained entry to the buildings they discovered several AK-47s as
well as ammunition magazines, but no IEDs. Finally, the man discovered
within the objective building initially claimed he did not hear the crew
announce themselves and later admitted he had heard them but did not
believe that they were addressing him. The "Recommendation" section
of the investigatory report was completely redacted, additionally significant
portions of the statement of facts was redacted.

Affidavits of a member
of US Armed Forces ("SPC") and the translator he worked with
about events that occurred on a road the evening of January 29, 2006.
The affidavits report that the SPC was in a vehicle ("A-26")
traveling down a road with a PFC when the PFC's vehicle ("A-28")
was "chared" (charged?) by an Iraqi national's. Using a megaphone,
the Sergeant in the PFC's vehicle, through a translator, ordered the
Iraqi national's vehicle to stop, but it did not listen. The PFC then
shouted for the Iraqi national to stop, when he did not the PFC (who
was in the gunner position in his vehicle) fired a warning shot on the
ground in front of the vehicle. Finally, after all of these previous
attempts had not worked, the PFC attempted to shoot out the Iraqi national's
tires. The SPC then also yelled stop and aimed his gun at the Iraqi's
car and then proceeded to fire a number of rounds at the front tires
of the Iraqi's car. He reports that they stopped firing when the car
came to a stop and that he "knew they were in a bad position" but
felt that they were in danger and used his training to the best of his
ability to protect himself and his fellow crew members. The SPC reports
that while this was going on his supervisors were further down the road
investigating a possible Vehicle Burne Improvised Expolosive Device situation.
There are several diagrams that accompany the affidavit, but they are
mostly redacted.

Claim for compensation
by Iraqi civilian under the Foreign Claims Act for a death allegedly
caused by US Forces. A father is making the claim on behalf of his deceased
son who was shot and killed while in his car. At 7:30pm the deceased
was driving slowly through the area when US Forces allegedly opened fire
on him, shooting up his car and causing his death when he was approximately
130 meters from them. The deceased had no weapons in his car. The claimant
is requesting $4,000 in compensation. Most of this document has been
redacted, including the areas of the photos in evidence that show the
bullet holes in the truck. The claim was dismissed for lack of evidence.

Claim for compensation
by Iraqi civilian under the Foreign Claims Act for the death of a man
who was shot by the US Forces while driving back and forth on a street.
The claim was brought by the brother of the deceased for $15,000. Included
in the supporting documents is the Iraqi Claims Pocket Card, showing
that the reason it had been filled out was that a man had been shot.
The claim was denied because "Damages directly or indirectly related
to combat operations are not compensable."

Claim for compensation
under the Foreign Claims Act for the death of a man, the injuries sustained
by his wife and others and the damage done to their car as a result of
a collision with a tank. The claimant, the wife of the deceased, is requesting
$13,000 in compensation for the death of her husband and the injury to
herself and the other passengers in the car as well as the damage done
to the car. Reports show that the name of the deceased listed on the
police reports differs from the name of the claim. There is no disposition
on the claim included here.

Claim for compensation
by Iraqi civilian under the Foreign Claims Act for the death of a man
and the damage to his car. The claimant is the wife of the deceased and
brought this claim for $9,000. The $9,000 was awarded based on a finding
that a Humvee was driving on the wrong side of the road and was the cause
of the accident that damaged the car and killed the claimant's husband.

Claim for compensation
by Iraqi civilian under the Foreign Claims Act for the death of four
people and the injuries sustained by four others as a result of an air
strike causing two buildings to collapse. The claimant is requesting
$54,000 in compensation for the damage to the house and car resulting
from the air strike. On the claims form, under "Denial Reasons" there
is a check next to "CERP" Condolence Payment - Combat Exception.

Settlement paperwork
for a claim under the Foreign Claims Act by Iraqi civilian for a death
in a car accident for the sum of $7,500. The paperwork includes: Army
Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other Than Personal; Letter
from the Foreign Claims Commissioner distributing the funds; Serial Number
Accountability form; Claim Settlement/Witness Agreement form; Iraqi Claim
Card.

Condolence payment
for loss of life in Iraq. The Army paid $2,000 for the death of a woman
and the injury of her two nephews sustained when US Forces encountered
their car on a road in Al Rashid and "engaged" it, shooting
her through the chest and killing her. The claim was for $15,000, $2,000
of which was paid in order to show sympathy for the loss of life and
to create positive feelings toward the US Forces from the local leaders
Condolence Payment.

Request for payment
of condolence payments to a "local Governor" and a family for
$1,000 and $3,000 respectively for damages to their property and fear
and suffering incurred. This seems to be section 3 of a memo without
any identifying information from the document which it came from.

Memo discussing the
solatia payment in the amount of $2,500 to the husband of a Iraqi woman
who was shot and killed while driving her car. The woman approached a
bridge where Iraqi Army had stopped traffic to let a three car convoy
pass, three Army Humvees were part of the blockade, the women did not
respond to the shouting and hand signals and continued driving at which
point one Humvee drove up to try and stop her, the gunner aimed a shot
at her tire to blow it out but the woman sped up the gunner shot her.

Claim for compensation
by Iraqi civilian under the Foreign Claims Act. Claim by a mother for
$52,000 in compensation for the death of her two sons and the damage
done to their car. Multi-national forces (MNF) shot the two men as they
were on their way to work, the MNF were driving on the wrong side of
the road and shooting. The Memo to the Record states that the claim was
denied because the woman's claim was not based on non-combatant negligence
of US Forces, but there is a handwritten note stating that the woman
had already been compensated under CERP Condolence.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claim by a mother for
$6,700 in compensation for the death of her son and the damage done to
his car. The claimant's son was killed in a car accident with a Multi-National
Forces vehicle. The General Information Center at Al-Radhawayna, Bagdad
recommended that she receive full compensation. Not sure, if any, compensation
granted.

[Pages 31132 - 31134
are attached to the incorrect file, they pertain to the incident addressed
in the document range 31127 - 31129.] Condolence payment for loss of
three lives in Iraq. A car carrying all three decedents approached the
North gate of FOB St. Joseph at a high speed, the US Forces guard fired
two warning shots in front of the car, then one shot into the hood of
the car when it did not slow down. The guards continued to perceive the
vehicle as hostile and shot it with "killing bursts," killing
all three people in the car. The total amount of compensation was $7,500,
although the file does not mention who the claimant is.

Condolence payment
for loss of life in Iraq. The claimant's son was killed while driving
with his father on ASR Jackson when an Improvised Explosive Device exploded.
In response, US Forces began firing, one of these shots killed the claimant's
son. The claimant was awarded $2,500 in compensation.

Condolence payment
for loss of life, in Iraq. The claimant's uncle was shot by US Forces
on patrol after they attempted to stop the vehicle using hand signals
and shouting. When these attempts did not get the decedent's attention,
the patrol shot several shots through the windshield of the decedent's
car killing him. The claimant was awarded $2,500 in compensation.

Condolence payment
for loss of life and property damage in Iraq. The decedent was shot while
in his car by US Forces on patrol who mistook him for a Vehicle borne
Improvised Explosive Device. The descendent was driving a car and did
not respond to hand signals, warning shots or shots to disable the vehicle.
Compensation was paid out in the following increments: $2,500 for loss
of life and $2,500 for property damage.

Condolence payment
for loss of life in Iraq. The claimant's father was shot and killed by
US Forces when they were responding to gun fire from Anti-Iraqi Forces,
the decedent was hit by a stray shot. The claimant was awarded $2,500
in compensation.

Condolence payment
for 3 instances of loss of life, 4 instances of serious injury and property
damage in Iraq. A car containing 9 passengers approached the gate at
FOB St. Joseph at a high speed, the US Forces guarding that check point
perceived the car to be hostile and used "killing force" to
stop it. Three of the passengers were killed and four were seriously
injured. Two of the victims who sustained serious injury were compensated
with $2,500 and two were compensated with $1,000, $2,500 was paid in
compensation for each loss of life and $900 was paid in compensation
for the property damage.

Condolence payment
for loss of life in Iraq. The claimant's wife was killed when Coalition
Forces opened fire on the car in which the claimant, the decedent and
their children were traveling in. The US Forces state that the gun fire
was in response to Rocket-Propelled Grenade fire that had pierced the "gunner's
shield" and that the claimant, the decedent and their children got
caught in the cross fire. The claimant received $2,500 as compensation
for the death of his wife and $1,000 as compensation for the property
damage to his car.

Condolence payment
for loss of life and property damage in Iraq. The claimant's son was
killed when he was caught in the cross fire between US Forces and "insurgents." The
decedent was driving his car when he was shot. The US Forces were escorting
and EOD when they sustained gun fire resulting in the wounding of one
of their soldiers, they returned fire and in the course of the fighting
the decedent's car was shot up and he was killed. The investigator's
report states that even though the car received gunfire from both sides,
the shots that killed him came from the direction of the US Forces. The
claimant received $2,500 for loss of life of his son and $1,000 for the
damage done to the car.

Condolence payment
for loss of life for an Iraqi national. The claimant's sister was shot
and killed while driving to school, College of Science for Girls. US
Forces were nearby when an Improvised Explosive Device exploded, they
responded with gunfire and the decedent's car got caught in the crossfire,
she was shot in the process and later died from her wounds.

Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. The claimant is an Iraqi
national requesting $15,000 in compensation for the death of her husband
and the destruction of their car. The claimant describes her husband's
death as being caused when an "American convoy" ran over her
husband while he was in the car. The claimant was awarded $10,000 in
compensation.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Iraqi
civilian claims that US Forces opened fire after an Improvised Explosive
Devise exploded and that during their firing her son was killed. Much
of the claim is redacted but it appears that the Iraqi civilian asked
for compensation of $20,000 and that her claim was denied under the "combat
exemption" but that she was granted a condolence payment under the
CERP program of $2,000.

Appears
to be a 15-6 Army investigation composed of several sworn statements
of US army personnal. According to the soldiers, they recreived a radio
call that help was needed in a particular area and when they arrived
one of the soldiers fired on the Suspected-Anti-Iraqi-Forces, composed
of one Iraqi man. After he had been shot the victim was searched and
there were no weapons on him. A search of the house that he was in front
of revealed serveral female family members who were crying at his death,
one gun and a footlocker which was opened and had ammunition in it. The
soldiers informed that a month after the incident they came back to the
home and were informed that the man had been buried, leading the soldiers
to believe that the family had somehow managed to lcoate the body of
their family member. No mention of compensation for the family or any
affirmative determiantion that the man was in fact part of Anti-Iraqi-Forces.

Claim
by two Iraqi civilians for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act.
Complainants are two Iraqi sisters who claim that they were driving in
a car with their brother when US Forces opened fire on the vehicle, killing
their brother and severely injuring them. The claimants sought $2,000
for each of their injuries ($4,000 total for injuries) and $5,000 for
the death of their brother. The Army's Memorandum of Opinion denies the
claim on the basis that it was incident to combat activity. There is
no mention of a potential condolence payment. A note in the file by an
Iraqi doctor documents that the sisters came in for treatment, that the
brother died and also notes that "there are eye witness statements
confirming what has transpired."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Iraqi
civilian claims that US Forces killed her daughter when the US Forces
were firing warning shots. Claimant sought $2,500 in compensation. The
claim was denied under the combat exemption to the Foreign Claims Act.
It was later paid as a condolence payment and was accompanied by the
following note: "This action was due to combat actions of US Forces
and is payable under CERP. This payment will positively influence both
the community and local Iraqi leaders." There was no entry about
the incident in the Significant Act database and there was also notes
about how the Army was unsure whether the claim had been paid previously
and that there was "[n]o way to determine if already paid."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Description
of the incident in the Army's Memorandum is as follows: "Cliamant's
father was killed while driving a large cargo truck in Al Doura. He encountered
a U.S. cordon and attempted to drive along the shoulder of the road but
was engaged by U.S. forces and killed. U.S. forces searched the vehcile
and found that it did not contain contraband. Deceased was from the Diwanyia
region of Iraq and may not have been familiar with U.S. cordons." The
incident was confirmed in the Significant Act database. The claim was
denied because it was incident to combat activity, however, it was then
compensated for $2,000 as a condolence payment with the following notation: "By
making this condolence payment, MND-B demonstrates to the family and
commmunity its sympathy for this unfortunate loss. This demonstration
will have a positive effect on both the community and local Iraqi leaders." Also
this files contains a copy of the Iraqi claims card instructions that
are given to U.S. soldiers; the cards have the following text on them: "IRAQI
CLAIMS POCKET CARD. The Army may pay claims to Iraqi civilians for property
damage, injury, and death caused by US Forces: 1. Fill out the requried
information below. Where appropriate document incident with photographs.
2. Give the second page of this form to the Iraqi civilian or other appropraite
person in case of death. 3. Direct them to the Iraqi Assistance Center
(IAC) located at the Baghdad Convention Center. Do not promise anything.
4. Upon return to your FOB, complete DA Form 2823 describe the incident
and forward to the 4th Brigade Legal Office. Please note that this information
is not an admission of liability by the soldiers involved, it will be
used only to substantiate a potential claim against the US Army. UNIT:
Co. D, Ist Bn, 184th INF (AASLT) DATE 24 Aug 2005 LOCATION Predators
INCIDENT shotting of vehicle."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleged that a US Forces helicopter landed in a field, US Forces disembarked
from the helicopter and began shooting in the field - killing one civilian
and taking a second civilian as a detainee. Claimant seeks $2,500 for
the death of one of the men. The Army Memorandum explains that the claim
was denied because the "[i]ncident was a combat operation resulting
in detentions" but made no mention of death of the individual.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that US Forces randomly fired on a roadway and injured her brother,
and that her brother later died. Claimant seeks $10,500. No note on whether
the claim was denied or granted, or whether if denied, the claim was
referred as a condolence. A Significant Act database entry for the day
describes an incident where the US Forces came upon an Improvised Explosive
Devise and engaged in enemy fire but reported no casualties.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that US Forces fired artillery on his home and his home was destroyed
and his father was killed. Claimant seeks 25,000,000 Iraqi Dinars for
the damage to the home, and 5,000,000 for the death of his father. No
note on whether the claim was denied or granted, or whether if denied,
the claim was referred as a condolence. In the file, there is a picture
of the house showing it in a state of complete rubble except for two
partially standing walls.

This
document range involves three separate incidents. The first incident
relates to a claim by an Iraqi civilian for compensation as a Condolence
Payment. According to the Army's Memorandum around August 2007, an Iraqi
civilian male did not comply with the Army's Escalation of Force meassures
that were in place around D Co. 1-30 IN, which resulted in the guard
towers firing on the Iraqi male and killing him. The wife sought a condolence
payment and was granted $1,000 for the death of her husband. The second
incident relates to a claim by an Iraqi civilian for compensation as
a Condolence Payment. According to the Army's Memorandum on July 5, 2007,
Coalition Forces dropped a J-DAM to reduce deep buried Improvised Explosive
Devices. Shrapnel from the J-DAM killed an Iraqi civilian woman in the
area. The Claimant sought a condolence payment but "did not want
to sign an official receipt (SF 44) due to fear that putting his name
on an official US Military document would jepoardize his safety." The
claimant was given $2,300 as compensation for the woman's death. The
third incident relates to a claim around June 2007. The Army's Memorandum
describes the incident and policies relating to condolence payments as
follows: "dated 14 July 2007, I have reviewed 1-30 IN BN's CERP
condolence payments. I find the paymetns legally sufficient. 2. Discussion:
a. IAW MND-C CERP SOP, dated 14 July 2007, section F, paragraph 5c, CERP
condolance payments can be paid to express sympathy and to provide urgently
needed humanitarian relief to individual Iraqis and the Iraqi people
in general. Condolence payments are symbolic gestures, rather than to
compensate someone for a loss. CERP condolence payments are not solatia
payments and will not be referred to as such. In addition, condolence
paymetns are only for coalition/US Forces caused incidents. b. In this
case, the unit has complied with the above provisions. The unit's CERP
condolence payments were made for deaths of two Iraqi nationals, damage
to crops, and the killing of two dogs and a calf all caused by U.S. forces.
Therefore, these CERP Condolence payments comply with the legal provisions
of the rewards program. 3. Recommendation: I recommend that you approve
the clearing of the CERP condolence money submitted by I-30 IN BN in
the [a]mount of $6,191.00."

Claim
filed in condolence for death of son in Iraq. Much of this claim is redacted.
All that can be gleaned is that a father of an Iraqi civilian filed a
claim for condolence and was paid $1,000 in condolence.

This
document range involves three separate incidents which resulted in condolence
payments. The first incident relates to an incident on June 17, 2005,
at Abu Graib, Iraq. According to the Army's Memorandum "US Forces
SAF caused the death of Mrs. [REDACTED] and the total lose of their vehcile." The
Memorandum goes on to list the "justification" for the award
of $2,000 for the death, and $1,000 for the damage to the vehicle as
follows: "Upon investigation the unit determined that Mrs. [REDACTED]
and her family did not participate in any negative activity against the
US Forces. By making this condolence payment MDC-C demonstrates to the
family and community its sympathy for their unfortunate loss. This demonstration
will have positive effects on both the community and local leaders." The
second incident relates to an incident on August 21, 2006, in Baghdad,
Iraq. According to the Army's Memorandum "an A/1-502 Soldier shot
and killed Mrs. [REDACTED] while clearning the house adjacent to theirs.
It was later discovered that Mr. Mohammed was unarmed." The Memorandum
goes on to list the "justification" for the award of $2,000
for the death as follows: "Upon investigation, the unit determined
that Mrs. [REDACTED] and her family did not participate in any negative
activity against the US Forces. By making this condolence payment, MND-C
demonstrates to the family and community its sympathy for their unfortunate
loss. This demonstration will have a positive effect on both the community
and local leaders." The third incident relates to an incident on
July 29, 2007, in Rushdiyah, Iraq. According to the Army's Memorandum "10
local natioanls were killed by Other Coaltion Forces Iraq (OCFI) during
an operation in order to kill or capture member's of AQIZ (Al-Queda In
Iraq)." The Memorandum goes on to list the "justification" of
$2,500 for each of the ten families (thus $25,000 total) in condolence
as follows: "Upon investigation the unit determined that the local
nationals did not participate in any negative activity against the US
Forces. By making the condolence payments MND-C demonstrates to the families
and community its sympathy for their unfortunate loss. This demonstration
will have a positive effect on both the community and local leaders." In
relation to that same incident, 10 additional people - 9 local national
males and one female - were also injured. The Memorandum describes the
incident as follows: "10 local nationals were wounded by Other Coaltion
Forces Iraq (OCFI) during an operation in order to kill or capture members
of AQIZ." Each of these individuals were given a condolence payment
of $1,000 each (totaling $10,000).

This
document range involves two separate incidents which resulted in condolence
payments. The first relates to an incident on September 6, 2007, in Babylon,
Iraq. According to the claimant's request for compensation, the claimant's
brother was killed and damage was done to the claimant's land as a result
of operations on a Forward Operating Base. A condolence payment in the
amount of $1,000 was approved. The second relates to an incident in 2007,
at Chaka IV, Iraq. According to the claimant's request for compensation,
the two of the claimant's cows were killed by shrapnel from an artillery
that was fired by US Forces and he was given a claims card from 21E12-502.
A condolence payment in the amount of $1,000 was recommended and approved.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claim Act. Iraqi
civilian claims that while he was driving with his wife and two daughters,
that a US Forces' tank fired at their vehicle, killing his wife. In an
area of the claim titled "NCOIC Notes" the following is written: "Looks
like we fired 'warning shots' at vehicle and shot man's wife in head,
killing her. No U.S. notes. Recommend approval." The claim was approved
for $2,000.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claim Act. Iraqi
civilian claims that while his son was driving a taxi on the highway
to Ramadi that he was fired on by US Forces and killed. Complainant seeks
$5,000 for the death of his son and $1,762 for the damage to the vehicle.
An Army Memorandum dated February 18, 2005 recommends: "approve
the claim because of [REDACTED] mother pain and suffering." However,
the Army Memorandum of Record dated March 1, 2005, denies the claim and
explains as follows: "We are very sorry and very sympathetic to
your loss, however your claim must be denied because U.S. law prohibits
awarding compensation for claims resulting from and/or related to combat
operations in any way. We determine that your loss is due to combat operations."

Claim
filed for condolence of death of claimant's father. The incident is described
as follows in the "CERP Condolence Worksheet": "a truck
carrying [REDACTED] and his wife turned onto an access road to Patrol
Base Millet. The tower guard, using proper escalation of force procedures,
[REDACTED] stopping the vehicle which resulted in the death of [REDACTED]
and injuries to his wife." A condolence payment in the amount of
$2,500 was approved and the following was listed as the function of the
condolence payment: "Condolence payments are designed to promote
and maintain friendly relationships with local nationals. A condolence
payment is intended to express sympathy for death, injury, or property
damage caused by U.S. or Coalition Forces during combat activity. It
is not an admission of guilt."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Iraqi
civilian claims that "On January 1st 05 at 3:00 am an American Airplane
bombarded my house by a rocket which led to kill my son [REDACTED] and
injuring another seven members of my family, beside destroying the house
and everything in the house." The complainant sought $2,500 for
the death of his son and $3,500 for injuring seven members of his family
and destroying his home. A letter written to the complainant explains
that his claim is denied because: "Loss resulted from a Combat Operation."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Iraqi
civilian claims that "On 19th January at 4:30 pm when my son was
sitting with his friends on my house out door shooting start from U.S.
Army convoy when they was passing caused shooting my son with several
bullets in his chest in the meantime my husband is died and my son is
the only one who feeding me and my family." The complainant sought
$4,500 for the death of her son. A letter written to the complainant
explains that her claim is denied because: "Loss resulted from a
Combat Operation." A handwritten note on the letters state: "Deny
- possibly make a condolence payment." There is nothing in the file
indicating that an actual condolence payment was made.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Iraqi
civilian claims that he was driving with his wife and daughter when they
came upon a US Forces checkpoint. That at the checkpoint he was shot,
his wife was shot and injured and that his daughter was killed. Complainant
sought "blood money about my daughter" of $3,500 and "hitted
my wife by wounded because she had been shot by bullet" of $2,500.
A letter written to the complainant explains that his claim is denied
because: "Loss resulted from a Combat Operation."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
states that her husband was driving when he was told to pull over by
a passing US Convoy, as he did so firing began between US Forces and
Anti-Iraqi Forces. The husband was killed in the cross-fire. An official
report appears to state that the husband died of cardiac arrest/chest
trauma. Complainant sought $6,000 for the death of her husband and $2,000
for the damage to the car her husband was driving. A letter written to
the complainant explains that her claim is denied because: "Loss
resulted from a Combat Operation."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleged that "he was riding in a car with his father when they came
upon a checkpoint. He states that his father had bad vision, did not
see the checkpoint, and [Coalition Forces] started shooting. Claimant
alleges that his father then panicked and ran from the vehicle and was
shot and killed subsequently. The car caught fire from the shooting and
burned. The Claimant provided photographs of the vehicle and a death
certificate to substantiate the claim. A SIGACTS investigation revealed
no activity similar to Claimant's description of events." Complainant
sought $2,000 for the damage to the vehicle. A letter written to the
complainant explains that his claim is denied because the claim arose "directly
or indirectly" from combat activites of US Forces. Later, however,
the claim is submitted as a request for condolence and a $2,000 payment
is made out of the Commander's Emergency Responce Program ("CERP").

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that her husband was driving and that he was shot in his car
for no reason by US Forces. A handwritten note which appears to have
been written by Army Personnel states the following: "This man is
innocent. 84th ENG fired warning shots. It accidentally ricocheted and
hit the truck." The complainant sought $4,000 for the "blood
money for killing my husband." A letter written to the complainant
explains that her claim is denied because: "Loss resulted from Combat
Operations."

This
file contains a series of pictures of an Iraqi home. The pictures are
of destroyed property - likely in support of a Foreign Claims Act request
for damages. Pictures include broken TV, mirror, framed picture of Islamic
verse, and telephone.

This
file relates to a $2,500 condolence payment that was made to a a father
for the death of his son in Iraq. According to the file, an Iraqi man
was leaving a Mosque in a white pick-up truck and ended up in front of
a US convoy. The convoy instructed the man to move to the side, also
local natioanls in the area waved to the Iraqi man to move to the side.
When the Iraqi man did not move to the side, under an application of
US Escalation of Force guidelines a fire was shot from the convoy and
the Iraqi man pulled over. The convoy did not report that any harm occurred
to the man. The Iraqi man claims that he did not hear the warnings from
the US convoy or see the local natioanls waving at him. He also claims
that his son was shot and died as a result of the firing. According to
an entry in a Report titled "Escalation of Force (EOF) Investigation
Report" the Army paid a $2,500 condolence to the Iraqi man and the
Army also played a message over a loudspeaker in Arabic "announcing
the tragedy and how it could have been avoided." The EOF Report
also includes a statement about how EOF procedures need to be applied
contextually and that "the key is that the trooper must reasonably
perceive a threat that justifies the use of deadly force." Thereafter,
two separate 15-6 investigations were conducted because due to a lack
of the incident being reported to Iraqi police there was suspicion that
the child may not actually have been killed by US Forces. The first 15-6
determined that even if the incident was not caused by US Forces, that
under the circumstances, the response of the Army in paying a condolence
was appropriate. The second 15-6 includes a witness account that the
incident did occur. The Iraqi man then filed a claim under the Foreign
Claims Act for compensation of $5,000 for the death of his son. The claim
was denid because: "The evidence shows that the damage caused was
during combat."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. According
to the Army's Memorandum: "The Claimant alleges that [Coalition
Forces] used flash-bang grenades when the[y] raided her house and she
had a miscarriage as a result. The Claimant provided witness statements
and a medical report to substantiate the claim. A SIGACTS investigation
revealed that there were raids conducted on seven homes in Samarra that
night." Claimant sought damages of $5,000. Her claim was denied
under the combat exemption to the FCA. Subsequently a $1,000 condolence
payment was paid by 3rd Brigade Combat Team out of the Commander's Emergency
Response Program (Claim Number 06-IR8-802).

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that her father was driving when a US Convoy approached him and
told him to move to the side of the road and to get out of his vehicle.
When her father got out of the vehicle he was shot by a US Forces' soldier
from a Bradley. Claimant sought $5,000 in damages. In a letter written
to the claimant she was informed that her claim was denied with the following
note: "Allow me to express my sympathy for your loss, however, in
accordance with the cited references and after investigating your claim,
I find that your claim is not compensable for the following reason: Loss
Resulted from a Combat Operation."

This
document range involves 10 separate incidents and payments of $2,500
each in condolence payments. The first, second, third and fifth incidents
are basically form receipts of condolence payments that have been made.
The first was made for $15,000, and the second, third and fifth were
each made for $2,500. The fourth condolence payment relates to an incident
on September 7, 2005, in Iraq. The Army Memorandum describes the incident
as follows: "The claimant alleges that Coalition Forces opended
fire on his brother's vehicle as he was driving down the highway, killing
him and damaging the vehicle." In the "justification" for
why a $2,500 condolence payment was appropriate, the Memorandum states: "The
unit has determined that [REDACTED] brother did not participate in anti-Coalition
Forces activity. By making this condolence payment, MND-C demonstrates
to [REDACTED] and the community its sympathy for his unfortunate loss
of his brother. The demonstration will have a positive effect on both
the community and the local leaders." The sixth condolence payment
relates to an incident on April 29, 2003, in Iraq. The Army Memorandum
describes the incident as follows: "The claimant alleges that Coalition
Forces shot and killed his son while he was riding his bicycle." In
the "justification" for why a $2,500 condolence payment was
appropriate, the Memorandum states: "The unit has determined that
[REDACTED] son did not participate in any anti-Coalition Forces activity.
By making this condolence payment, MND-C demonstrates to [REDACTED] and
the community its sympathy for his unfortunate loss of his brother. The
demonstration will have a positive effect on both the community and the
local leaders." The seventh condolence payment relates to an incident
on March 31, 2003, in Iraq. The Army Memorandum describes the incident
as follows: "The claimant alleges that a [Coalition Forces] airstrike
killed his son Mohamad." In the "justification" for why
a $2,500 condolence payment was appropriate, the Memorandum states: "The
unit has determined that [REDACTED] did not participate in any anti-Coalition
Forces activity. By making this condolence payment, MND-C demonstrates
to [REDACTED] and the community its sympathy for his unfortunate loss
of his son. The demonstration will have a positive effect on both the
community and the local leaders." The eighth condolence payment
relates to an incident on March 31, 2003, in Iraq. The Army Memorandum
describes the incident as follows: "The claimant alleges that a
[Coalition Forces] airstrike killed his son daughter [REDACTED]." In
the "justification" for why a $2,500 condolence payment was
appropriate, the Memorandum states: "The unit has determined that
Noor did not participate in any anti-Coalition Forces activity. By making
this condolence payment, MND-C demonstrates to [REDACTED] and the community
its sympathy for his unfortunate loss of his daughter. The demonstration
will have a positive effect on both the community and the local leaders." The
ninth condolence payment relates to an incident on April 11, 2003, in
Iraq. The Army Memorandum describes the incident as follows: "The
claimant alleges that his daughter was killed by an explosion and he
was shot in the eye by [Coalition Forces] in front of FOB Falcon and
can no longer work as an IP as a result." In the "justification" for
why a $2,500 condolence payment was appropriate, the Memorandum states: "The
unit has determined that [REDACTED] did not participate in any anti-Coalition
Forces activity. By making this condolence payment, MND-C demonstrates
to [REDACTED] and the community its sympathy for the unfortunate loss
of his daughter and his eye. The demonstration will have a positive effect
on both the community and the local leaders." The tenth condolence
payment relates to an incident on March 31, 2003, in Iraq. The Army Memorandum
describes the incident as follows: "The claimant alleges that a
[Coalition Forces] airstrike killed his son [REDACTED]." In the "justification" for
why a $2,500 condolence payment was appropriate, the Memorandum states: "The
unit has determined that [REDACTED] did not participate in any anti-Coalition
Forces activity. By making this condolence payment, MND-C demonstrates
to [REDACTED] and the community its sympathy for his unfortunate loss
of his son. The demonstration will have a positive effect on both the
community and the local leaders."

This
file relates to a $24,000 condolence payment made out of the Commander's
Emergency Response Program in Iraq. According to an Army Memorandum in
the file the $24,000 in condolence was properly made because "[t]he
unit's CERP condolence payments were made for the deaths of twelve Iraqi
nationals allegedly caused by U.S. artillery-counter-fire engaging targets
in Zambraniyah. Twelve members of [REDACTED] family were killed when
this counter-fire struck their home. As the condolence payments are not
an admission of fault on the part of the U.S. Government, they are intended
to compensate the family for the loss of their family members. Therefore,
these CERP Condolence payments comply with legal provisions of the CERP
condolence program." Thus, the $24,000 condolence payment was approved
and paid out.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that as her husband was walking up to his car on a rainy day
he was shot from behind by US Forces. The husband was taken to the hospital
where he survived for 10 days - the file contains detailed charts of
his hospital stay - but the husband then died. The complainant seeks
$5,000 for the death of her husband and $2,000 for the damage to the
car. In a letter written to the complainant she was informed that her
claim was denied because the "[l]oss Resulted from a Combat Operation."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that as he and his family were driving in two different cars
to their home that US Forces suddenly started shooting everywhere causing
the death of his son, injury to his daughter and damage to his car. Claimant
seeks $4,000 for the death of his son, $2,000 for injury to his daughter,
and$1,000 for the damage to his car. In a letter written to the complainant
he was informed that his claim was denied, however in the space where
the reason for denial is to be filled, the space is empty. Handwritten
on the bottom of the page is "Deny - combat." It's not clear
if this note appeared on the version of the letter sent to the complainant.
Thus the complainant may not have been informed the precise reason for
the denial of his FCA claim.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that US Forces opened fired on him and his son - killing his
son. Claimant seeks $5,000 in compensation. In a letter written to claimant
he was informed that his claim was denied because the "[l]oss resulted
from a combat operation." The complainant also wrote to the City
Counsel about his claim, he wrote: "In 1/2/2005 . There were an
American gunshot in Abu-Graib /9 pyalah my son ([REDACTED]) killed in
the incident . Many Fragments attacked me and wound me in the back .
In that time I stay in Abu - Graib hospital until I get well . I claim
for compensation for killing my son , The physical and Tangible injury
caused by that incident."

This
document range involves 15 separate incidents and payments of a series
of condolence payments in Iraq. The first, third, fifth, seventh, eight,
tenth, twevth, and fourthenth are basically form receipts of condolence
payments that have been paid. The first and third relate to a condolence
payment of $5,000, whereas the fifth, seventh, eighth, tenth, twelvth,
and fourtenth relate to a condolence payment of $2,500 each. The second
condolence payment relates to an incident on April 11, 2004, in Iraq.
The Army Memorandum describes the incident as follows: "The claimant
alleges that her daughter [REDACTED] was killed by a [Colition Forces]
airstrike." In the "justification" for why a $2,500 condolence
payment was appropriate, the Memorandum states: "The unit has determined
that [REDACTED] daughter did not participate in anti-Coalition Forces
activity. By making this condolence payment, MND-C demonstrates to [REDACTED]
and the community its sympathy for her unfortunate loss of her daughter.
The demonstration will have a positive effect on both the community and
the local leaders." The fourth condolence payment relates to an
incident on January 17, 2006, in Iraq. The Army Memorandum describes
the incident as follows: "The claimant alleges that [Coalition Forces]
opened fire in the area and shot her brother in his side, injuring him." In
the "justification" for why a $2,500 condolence payment was
appropriate, the Memorandum states: "The unit has determined that
[REDACTED] brother did not participate in any anti-Coalition Forces activity.
By making this condolence payment, MND-C demonstrates to [REDACTED] and
the community its sympathy for the unfortunate injury to her brother.
The demonstration will have a positive effect on both the community and
the local leaders." The sixth condolence payment relates to an incident
on November 10, 2005, in Iraq. The Army Memorandum describes the incident
as follows: "The claimant alleges that his sister-in-law was caught
in SAF between [Coalition Forces] and [Al Qaeda in Iraq (AQIZ)]." In
the "justification" for why a $2,500 condolence payment was
appropriate, the Memorandum states: "The unit has determined that
neither [REDACTED] nor his sister-in-law participated in any anti-Coalition
Forces activity. By making this condolence payment, MND-C demonstrates
to [REDACTED] and the community its sympathy for her unfortunate loss.
The demonstration will have a positive effect on both the community and
the local leaders." The ninth condolence payment relates to an incident
on August 24, 2006, in Iraq. The Army Memorandum describes the incident
as follows: "Mrs. [REDACTED] daughter, [REDACTED] was killed when
she was shot in her head while crossing the street near the Al Mutwakil
school." In the "justification" for why a $2,500 condolence
payment was appropriate, the Memorandum states: "The unit has determined
that [REDACTED] did not participate in any anti-Coalition Forces activity.
By making this condolence payment, MND-C demonstrates to Mrs. [REDACTED]
and the community its sympathy for her unfortunate loss. This demonstration
will have a positive effect on both the community and the local leaders." The
eleventh condolence payment relates to an incident on April 2, 2003,
in Iraq. The Army Memorandum describes the incident as follows: "The
claimant alleges that his son was caught in SAF between [Coalition Forces]
and [Al Qaeda in Iraq (AQIZ)]." In the "justification" for
why a $2,500 condolence payment was appropriate, the Memorandum states: "The
unit has determined that neither [REDACTED] nor his son participated
in any anti-Coalition Forces activity. By making this condolence payment,
MND-C demonstrates to [REDACTED] and the community its sympathy for his
unfortunate accident. This demonstration will have a positive effect
on both the community and the local leaders." The thirtenth condolence
payment relates to an incident on May 1, 2005, in Iraq. The Army Memorandum
describes the incident as follows: "The claimant alleges that [Coalition
Forces] shot and killed his son and injured him in his left eye during
an engagement with [Al Qaeda in Iraq (AQIZ)]." In the "justification" for
why a $2,500 condolence payment was appropriate, the Memorandum states: "The
unit has determined that [REDACTED] did not participate in any anti-Coalition
Forces activity. By making this condolence payment, MND-C demonstrates
to [REDACTED] and the community its sympathy for the unfortunate loss
of his son and left eye. This demonstration will have a positive effect
on both the community and the local leaders." The fiftenth condolence
payment relates to an incident on Novemer 18, 2005, in Iraq. The Army
Memorandum describes the incident as follows: "The claimant alleges
that, while he was driving his car, [Coalition Forces] opened fire in
the area and accidentally killed his daughter-in-law and injured another
passenger." In the "justification" for why a $2,500 condolence
payment was appropriate, the Memorandum states: "The unit has determined
that [REDACTED] sister-in-law did not participate in any anti-Coalition
Forces activity. By making this condolence payment, MND-C demonstrates
to [REDACTED] and the community its sympathy for the unfortunate loss
of his sister-in-law. This demonstration will have a positive effect
on both the community and the local leaders."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that her husband was in a bus on his way to work when Multi-National-Forces
began firing on the bus, killing her husband. Claimant seeks $2,500 for
the death of her husband. In a letter written to claimant she is informed
that her claim is denied because the "[l]oss resulted from a combat
operation."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that her mother was killed by bombs dropped on Falluja and seeks
compensation of $4,700. The file includes a statement in a document titled "Death
Document" which was issued by a Judge in the Ministry of Justice
of Iraq that "by investigation and proofs , we know that the died
due to U.S. bombing in Falluja." In a letter written to the claimant
she was informed that her claim was denied because the "[l]oss resulted
from a combat operation."

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that her husband was killed when US Forces started firing on
a highway and seeks compensation of $2,500. The file includes a note
that the incident could not be confirmed in the Significant Act database.
In a letter written to the claimant she was informed that her claim was
denied because the "[l]oss resulted from a combat operation."

Appears
to be a 15-6 Army investigation composed of several sworn statements
of US Army personnel. According to the soldiers, they were on top of
a building watching the area to ensure that no hostile activity occurred,
including the placement of Improvised Explosive Devices. An Iraqi man
was seen leaving his home at a time past curfew and a sniper shot him
with one single shot. After the sniper fired, the rest of the soldiers
in the area began firing as well. After 5-10 seconds they stopped firing
and sought to secure the area. The Iraqi man was lying on his back and
two female family members were crying over him. The statements are inconsistent
on the point of whether the man was armed. Several statements state that
the man was not armed but that there was a loaded AK-47 in the nearby
courtyard of the house. One statements states that the AK-47 was near
or on the Iraqi man. Several soldiers went to the house and asked the
family members to get away from the injured Iraqi man and to move into
a single room of the house. The house was searched and in it the soldiers
found a lock box with written materals and a gun. This was confiscated.
The Iraqi man was taken to the base where he received medical attention
but died. It is not clear if the body of the Iraqi man was ever returned
to his family. There is nothing in the file about whether the family
filed a claim under the Foreign Claims Act or whether the family was
granted a condolence payment for their loss.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that her husband was killed in an traffic accident with a US
Convoy. Claimant seeks $15,800 in compensation. Claimant's FCA claim
is granted and her claim is approved in the amount of $15,000.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that as he was driving he was hit by a US military vehicle, which
resulted in the death of his mother who was in the car. Thus claimant
was in a traffic accident with US Forces. Though he wrote that he was
seeking $4,000 in compensation in other parts of the form asking the
measure of his damages the claimant wrote: "you may estimate her
life" and "it's up to you." Claimant's FCA claim is granted
and his claim is approved in the amount of $8,000.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that as his brother was involved in a car (traffic) accident
with US Forces that resulted in the death of his brother and the destruction
of the vehilce. Claimant was given a claims card by US Forces, the file
contains an English translation of what appears in Arabic on the card: "National
Corps Iraq Claims Pocket Card. You may submit a claim for compensation
for property damage, or injury or death, if it was caused by US forces.
Go to the nearest US base and ask to fill out a claim form. Bring this
card, government-issue identification and any neccesary deeds, photographs,
and police reports. All documents should be original only; copies are
not accepted." The claimant sought $20,000 in compensation, but
was granted $15,000. The file contains a Significant Act database account
of the incident. The claim number was A0352.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that his father was involved in a car (traffic) accident with
US Forces that resulted in the death of his brother and the destruction
of the vehicle. Claimant was given a claims card by US Forces, the file
contains an English translation of what appears in Arabic on the card: "National
Corps Iraq Claims Pocket Card. You may submit a claim for compensation
for property damage, or injury or death, if it was caused by US forces.
Go to the nearest US base adn ask to fill out a claim form. Bring this
card, government-issue identification and any neccesary deeds, photographs,
and police reports. All documents should be original only; copies are
not accepted." The claimant sought $20,000 in compensation, but
was granted $15,000. The file contains a Significant Act database account
of the incident. The claim number was A0353. This relates to the same
traffic accident as 32071-32091.

Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that his nephew was killed when US Forces stormed a farm by putting
an explosive devise at the door of the farm. When it exploded, claimant
alleges that his nephew was killed. Claimant seeks $20,000 in compensation.
It appears that claimant initially sought redress through the Iraqi court
but was informed by the Judge in the case, who made the following findings: "1
- the sayings of the claimant and witness have been verified. 2 - The
claimant shall be provided with a copy of the investigation papers. 3
- The decision is to be registered. 4 - The investigation has been suspended
because the Multi-National Forces have legal impunity. 5 - These papers
are to be referred to the Attorney General." Initially claimant
filed his claim in the wrong office and it was denied on that basis.
Later it appears that claimant filed in the correct office but his claim
was denied without a specific reason listed other than the statement
of denial. At the bottom of the page stating that the claim had been
denied, is an X mark in a field referring to Comander's Emergency Relief
Program. Other than that mark there is no evidence that a condolence
payment was made.

Claim
by Afghan civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that his brother and a friend of his brother were riding on a
motorcycle alongside a US Convoy in Logar Province on August 26, 2005.
One car in the convoy swerved to avoid hitting a car in its lane and
swerved into the motorcycle resulting in major injury to the brother
and death to the brother's friend. This series of events was confirmed
by four Afghan witnesses and by the soldiers involved in the incident
as well as the Army's Serious Incident Report. The claimant's brother
was taken to a hospital, where he has been in a coma. The claimant's
brother runs a shop which is the only source of support for his nine
member family. The claimant submitted an "SF 95 indicating damages
of $100,000 USD for the injuries sustained by his brother." An email
chain in the file suggests that much of the $100,000 is composed of hospital
bills. Thus the claimant sought compensation of $100,000. An Army investigation
concluded that the "military vehicle driver engaged in negligent
conduct by not proceeding in a safe manner, i.e., the driver's speed
may have been excessive due to road conditions and did not ensure the
right hand land was clear prior to moving back into that lane." The
Army Memorandum, however, refused to award the full measure of damages,
opting instead to settle the claim for $3,000, for the following reason: "[A]ccording
to the valuation chart for death claims in Afghanistan $6,000.00 USD
is fair and reasonable for the death of a local national; therefore,
$3,000.00 is fair and reasonable for the injuries sustained to the claimant's
brother." The file also notes that a solatia payment was made to
the wife of the man who died and that the woman was planning on filing
a claim under the Foreign Claim Act. The file does not include her Foreign
Claims Act request, nor does it state how much of a solatia payment she
received.

Claim
by Afghan civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that his seventeen year old son, who was in the ninth grade,
was on his way home from school when he was shot in the chest in the
aftermath of an car accident in Kabul. According to the Army Memorandum's
recitation of the facts: "A convoy was enroute from Bagram to Kabul
on 29 May 2006. As they began to enter the town of Kabul, there is a
very steep graded slope on which the HEMMT when the convoy began to lose
control of its brakes. The HEMMT, out of control, entered the town and
made contact with several vehicles until it finally came to a complete
stop. Damage consisted of numerous vehicles, personal injuries, and a
one casualty. As the local nationals began to congregate a riot ensued.
Shots were fired from the local Afghan police and U.S. personnel fatally
wounding several local nationals." The Memorandum concluded that
the "[e]vidence supports the negligence of the U.S. Forces and therefore
the claimant should be compensated accordingly." The complainant
sought $5,000 for the death of his son but was instead compensated $3,991.22.
The complainant was required to obtain proof of death through police,
hostpital and village elder statements.

Claim
by Afghan civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that "my son was selling [REDACTED] from a cart. I heard
that there was a traffic accident. I went to help my son put away things.
While I was helping him a US Humvee opened fire and a bullet struck my
son in the nose and exited the back of his head. he died. He was [REDACTED]
years old. My family is deeply saddened at his loss. He was the provider
for the family. I am unable to work because of injuries I received from
the Taliban." According to the Army Memorandum's recitation of the
facts: "A convoy was enroute from Bagram to Kabul on 29 May 2006.
As they began to enter the town of Kabul, there is a very steep graded
slope on which the HEMMT when the convoy began to lose control of its
brakes. The HEMMT, out of control, entered the town and made contact
with several vehicles until it finally came to a complete stop. Damage
consisted of numerous vehicles, personal injuries, and a one casualty.
As the local nationals began to congregate a riot ensued. Shots were
fired from the local Afghan police and U.S. personnel fatally wounding
several local nationals." The Memorandum concluded that the "[e]vidence
supports the negligence of the U.S. Forces and therefore the claimant
should be compensated accordingly." The complainant sought $6,000
for the death of his son but was instead compensated $3,991.22. The complainant
was required to obtain proof of death through police, hostpital and village
elder statements.

Claim
by Afghan civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that "my son was either on his way to get spare parts or
on his way from getting spare parts for the [REDACTED] shop he works
at when he was shot and killed by US forces. He recieved three bullents.
he is married with one child." According to the Army Memorandum's
recitation of the facts: "A convoy was enroute from Bagram to Kabul
on 29 May 2006. As they began to enter the town of Kabul, there is a
very steep graded slope on which the HEMMT when the convoy began to lose
control of its brakes. The HEMMT, out of control, entered the town and
made contact with several vehicles until it finally came to a complete
stop. Damage consisted of numerous vehicles, personal injuries, and a
one casualty. As the local nationals began to congregate a riot ensued.
Shots were fired from the local Afghan police and U.S. personnel fatally
wounding several local nationals." The Memorandum concluded that
the "[e]vidence supports the negligence of the U.S. Forces and therefore
the claimant should be compensated accordingly." The complainant
sought 2,500,000 Afghani for the death of his son but was instead compensated
350,000 Afghani, amounting to $6,984.63. The complainant was required
to obtain proof of death through police, hostpital and village elder
statements.

Claim
by Afghan civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that his cousin was killed by shotgun after a riot ensued following
an accident with US Forces. According to the Army Memorandum's recitation
of the facts: "A convoy was enroute from Bagram to Kabul on 29 May
2006. As they began to enter the town of Kabul, there is a very steep
graded slope on which the HEMMT when the convoy began to lose control
of its brakes. The HEMMT, out of control, entered the town and made contact
with several vehicles until it finally came to a complete stop. Damage
consisted of numerous vehicles, personal injuries, and a one casualty.
As the local nationals began to congregate a riot ensued. Shots were
fired from the local Afghan police and U.S. personnel fatally wounding
several local nationals." The Memorandum concluded that the "[e]vidence
supports the negligence of the U.S. Forces and therefore the claimant
should be compensated accordingly." The complainant sought 2,000,000
Afghani for the death of his cousin but was instead compensated 200,000
Afghani, equating to $3,991.22. The complainant was required to obtain
proof of death through police, hostpital and village elder statements.

Claim
by Afghan civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that: "My brother had dropped some people off and parked
his car (taxi) in a parking lot. He came back to the bus stop to go back
home and he was shot. Their was not any with my brother, I found his
body at the hospital." According to the Army Memorandum's recitation
of the facts: "A convoy was enroute from Bagram to Kabul on 29 May
2006. As they began to enter the town of Kabul, there is a very steep
graded slope on which the HEMMT when the convoy began to lose control
of its brakes. The HEMMT, out of control, entered the town and made contact
with several vehicles until it finally came to a complete stop. Damage
consisted of numerous vehicles, personal injuries, and a one casualty.
As the local nationals began to congregate a riot ensued. Shots were
fired from the local Afghan police and U.S. personnel fatally wounding
several local nationals." The Memorandum concluded that the "[e]vidence
supports the negligence of the U.S. Forces and therefore the claimant
should be compensated accordingly." The complainant sought 2,500,000
Afghani for the death of his cousin but was instead compensated 200,000
Afghani, equating to $3,991.22. The complainant was required to obtain
proof of death through police, hostpital and village elder statements.

Claim
by Afghan civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant
alleges that he, his brother, and father were in his car when it was
hit by a US Convoy. When they got out of the car, US Forces began firing
and killed his father. According to the Army Memorandum's recitation
of the facts: "A convoy was enroute from Bagram to Kabul on 29 May
2006. As they began to enter the town of Kabul, there is a very steep
graded slope on which the HEMMT when the convoy began to lose control
of its brakes. The HEMMT, out of control, entered the town and made contact
with several vehicles until it finally came to a complete stop. Damage
consisted of numerous vehicles, personal injuries, and a one casualty.
As the local nationals began to congregate a riot ensued. Shots were
fired from the local Afghan police and U.S. personnel fatally wounding
several local nationals." The Memorandum concluded that the "[e]vidence
supports the negligence of the U.S. Forces and therefore the claimant
should be compensated accordingly." The complainant sought 2,500,000
Afghani for the death of his father and damage to his car, compensated
350,000 Afghani, equating to $6,984.63, and $2,071.63 for damage to the
car, and an additional condolence payment, bringing the total to $11,571.63.
The complainant was required to obtain proof of death through police,
hostpital and village elder statements. Thereafter the claimant filed
a request for reconsideration, seeking a total of 1,700,000 Afghani.
In a letter rejecting his request the Army wrote: "The basis for
your reconsideration was the amount awarded on 25 July 2006 would not
cover the expenses of a funeral, 40-day celebration, year anniversary,
and the support of your family, totaling approximately 1,700,000. The
amount of the claim awarded on 25 July 2006 was based on meticulous research
by the CITF-76 Claims Office. An extaordinary amount of time and effort
was put into the valuation of of your claim. Additionally, the Afghan
parties involved in the consultation voiced overwhelming support for
the valuation methodology used by this office. After thorough calculation,
this commission has determined that the amount awarded to you on 22 July
2006 was both a fair and reasonble amount for your loss." A note
on the Memorandum suggesting denial is as follows: "Note from Cultural
Advisor: $11,571.63 for death and property is more than sufficient." The
file also contains a reference to two other condolence payments that
were made.

This
is a request for reconsideration of the payment made in relation to document
range 32148-32158 wherein Afghan civilian filed claim under the Foreign
Claims Act for the shooting death of his seventeen year old son who was
in the ninth grade. The claimant was awarded $3,991.22. The claimant
sought reconsideration explaining that: "it is two months ago from
this event. and you assisted us a few and it was not enough for spending
his dead and we have a lot of problems from this side. he was my oldest
son he provide his family spending but unfortunately I am retired from
the job. also I am so very sick and I hope you helps more because we
have a lot of problems. hereafter the claimant filed a request for reconsideration,
seeking a total of 700,000 Afghani." In a letter rejecting his request
the Army wrote: "The basis for your reconsideration was the amount
awarded on 25 July 2006 would not cover the expenses of a funeral, 40-day
celebration, year anniversary, and the support of your family, totaling
approximately 700,000 Afghani. The amount of the claim awarded on 25
July 2006 was based on meticulous research by the CITF-76 Claims Office.
An extraordinary amount of time and effort was put into the valuation
of your claim. Additionally, the Afghan parties involved in the consultation
voiced overwhelming support for the valuation methodology used by this
office. After thorough calculation, this commission has determined that
the amount awarded to you on 22 July 2006 was both a fair and reasonable
amount for your loss." The letter also notes that in addition to
the $3,991.22, that claimant was also granted an condolence payment in
the amount of 125,000 Afghani. A note on the Memorandum suggesting a
small measure of additional relief is as follows: "Note from Cultural
Advisor: Add'l $1,500 for this claimant due to age and as future bread
winner of the family. Thanks."

This
is a request for reconsideration of the payment made in relation to document
range 32172-32188 wherein Afghan civilian filed claim under the Foreign
Claims Act for the shooting death of his son. The claimant was awarded
$6,984.63. The file also notes that claimant recieved 125,000 Afghani
of a condolence payment. In a letter rejecting his request the Army wrote: "The
basis for your reconsideration was the amount awarded on 25 July 2006
would not cover the expenses of a funeral, 40-day celebration, year anniversary,
and the support of your family, totaling approximately 950,000 Afghani.
The amount of the claim awarded on 25 July 2006 was based on meticulous
research by the CITF-76 Claims Office. An extraordinary amount of time
and effort was put into the valuation of your claim. Additionally, the
Afghan parties involved in the consultation voiced overwhelming support
for the valuation methodology used by this office. After thorough calculation,
this commission has determined that the amount awarded to you on 22 July
2006 was both a fair and reasonable amount for your loss." A note
on the Memorandum suggesting a small measure of additional relief is
suggested as follows: "Note from the Cultural Advisor: They have
been reimbursed sufficient amount."

This
is a request for reconsideration of the payment made in relation to document
range 32159-32171 wherein Afghan civilian filed claim under the Foreign
Claims Act for the shooting death of son. The claimant was awarded $3,991.22.
In a letter rejecting his request the Army wrote: "The basis for
your reconsideration was the amount awarded on 25 July 2006 would not
cover the expenses of a funeral, 40-day celebration, year anniversary,
and the support of your family, totaling approximately 1,400,000 Afghani.
The amount of the claim awarded on 25 July 2006 was based on meticulous
research by the CITF-76 Claims Office. An extraordinary amount of time
and effort was put into the valuation of your claim. Additionally, the
Afghan parties involved in the consultation voiced overwhelming support
for the valuation methodology used by this office. After thorough calculation,
this commission has determined that the amount awarded to you on 22 July
2006 was both a fair and reasonable amount for your loss." The letter
also notes that in addition to the $3,991.22, that claimant was also
granted an condolence payment in the amount of 125,000 Afghani. A note
on the Memorandum suggesting a small measure of additional relief is
as follows: "Note from Cultural Advisor: $6,500 total is sufficient."

Claim by Afghan civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for 2,500,000 Afghani for the
death of his brother who was shot and killed in riots in Kabul which
broke out after a US Forces vehicle lost brake control upon entering
Kabul, damaging numerous vehicles, property and causing several casualties.
The US Forces settled the claim for 200,000 Afghani and denied the man's
request to reconsider the settlement in light of the fact that the brother
who had been killed was the bread-winner for his family and his family
had to pay for various rites associated with the funeral, 40-day and
1-year anniversary, and support of his family. The US gave an additional
condolence payment of 125,000 Afghani.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $5,000 for the death of
his father and personal injury caused by the multinational forces when
his father had gone to the police station to lodge a complaint and was
hit by the police patrol car and killed by the Multi-National Forces.
MNF claimed it was an accident. This document did not contain information
on whether the civilian's claim for damages was approved.

7/28/2005; another page on the document gives
a different date (1/28/05)

Baghdad, Iraq

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for the death of his father
by US Forces coalition patrol while he was traveling. The claim was settled
for a condolence payment of $2,500, recognizing that the compensation
will serve to let the family members know about MNF's sympathy.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleges that his
daughter was shot by Coalition Forces by his house. Claimant seeks $2,500
for his loss. The file does not contain the result of the FCA claim or
whether the claim was referred for payment as a condolence payment.,

Claim for compensation under
the Commander's Emergency Response Program, where $5,000 condolence payment
was paid to the claimant for wrongful arrest, loss of his wife because
of US Forces action, and because the claimant provided help to Coalition
Forces for no compensation.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant seeks 250,000,000
Iraqi Dinars for damaging his house, car and for killing five of his
family members. It is unclear from here if the claim was satisfied.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response Program condolence
payment. Claimant alleges that US Forces random shelling caused her husband's
death for which she requests compensation. Claimant seeks $2,500. It
is unclear whether the claim was paid.

Claim for condolence payment
by Iraqi civilian under the Commander's Emergency Response Program seeking
$2,500. Claimant alleges that an exchange of fire between US Forces and
unknown forces resulted in the injury and death of her daughter for which
she now asks for compensation. Claim is paid.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response Program condolence
payment for $10,000. Claimant alleges that his mother and sister went
to the market and were caught in a firefight between US Forces and others,
and that both his mother and sister were killed. Note on the file states
that there is a possible SIGACTs match for the event relating to a "complex" engagement
at the market. Claimant is granted $2,500 for the death of his mother,
and $2,500 for the death of his sister.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response Program condolence
payment for $5,000, for the killing of his mother and father. Claimant
alleges that he and his parents were shopping at a market when a bomb
went off and US Forces started firing in the direction of the bomb, killing
his mother and father. Note in file states "C.F. counterfire after
IED blast . . . possible SIGACT MATCH." Claimant was granted $5,000.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response Program condolence
payment for $2,500 for the killing of her son. Claimant alleges that
US Forces killed his son while his son was going to work. A note in the
file states "can't find SIGACT based on info provided. Son was [Anti-Iraqi
Forces] killed for reason. " Another note says that the claim was
denied. However another note on the file states that the claim was paid
for $2,500 on February 28, 2008.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response Program condolence
payment for $5,000 for the death of his wife. Claimant alleges that there
was shooting by coalition forces and that he, his wife and others left
their homes but were then caught in the middle of a fire fight which
resulted in the death of his wife. Claimant granted a $2,500 condolence
payment.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response Program condolence
payment. Claimant seeks $2,500 for the death of his/her son who was shot
by US Forces at the fuel station when the son was bringing fuel for their
generator. Claim is granted for $2,500.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response Program condolence
payment for $5,000 for the killing of her son and daughter. Claimant
alleges that a bombing occurred behind a school and US Forces opened
fire causing the deaths of her children. Claimant is granted $5,000,
composed of $2,500 for each death.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response Program condolence
payment for $10,000 for the death of his son and daughter caused by US
Forces shooting in her area. A note on the file states that it has been
approved for a $5,000 and states that "will pay." Unclear if
actually paid.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response Program condolence
payment for $3,000 for the death of her daughter caused by US Forces
shooting at their home at night while they were sleeping. A note on the
file states that it has been approved for a $2,500 payment.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response Program condolence
payment for $7,000 for the death of his sister and father caused by US
Forces dropping bombs in the area. A note on the file says the claim
has been approved for a $5,000 payment.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response Program condolence
payment $7,000 for the death of her two daughters caused by the US Forces'
bombing of her area when her children were playing outside their home.
The claim is approved for payment of $5,000.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response Program condolence
payment of $7,500 for the deaths of his mother, brother and sister, and
for property damage to his house caused by US Forces when they bombed
his neighborhood. The claim is approved for $8,o00, composed of $2,500
for each of the deaths and $500 for the damage to the home.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response Program condolence
payment of $25,000 for the death of his son and sister, injury to his
mother, and damage to his house, caused by US Forces bombing his house
and neighborhood. The claim was paid in the amount of $9,500, composed
of $2,500 for the deaths of claimant's son and sister, $500 for the injury
to his mother, and $3,000 for the damage to his house.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response Program condolence
payment for $3,500 for the death of his mother. Claimant states that
US Forces dropped bombs in his neighborhood and resulted in the death
of his sleeping mother. The claim is recommended for payment of $2,500.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $2,500 for the death of
her husband caused by US Forces shooting at his car when her husband
was driving. A note in the file states that the claimant's husband did
not show hostile intent and should not have been shot. The claim is marked
as paid for $2,500.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $5,000 for the death of
his brother who was shot by US Forces while driving, was taken to the
hospital by US Forces and then died. A handwritten note in the file states: "This
man is innocent. 84th ENG fired warning shot. It accidentally ricocheted
and hit the truck." An Army memorandum dated February 25, 2005 states
that the claim should be paid due to the pain and suffering of the family.
However, in a letter dated March 1, 2005, the FCA claim is denied as
arising out of combat activity.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under either the Foreign Claims Act or a condolence payment
for $2,500. Claimant alleges that her husband was driving from Baghdad
to Karballah when he was engaged in small arms fire by US Forces. Claimant's
husband was one of four men. A letter in the file suggest that the claim
be paid as a condolence payment for $1,000, but that letter has word "DENIED" written
across it.

Related to the same incident
as 32640-32658. This is a claim by one of the wives of the other men
in the car. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under either the
Foreign Claims Act or a condolence payment for $2,500. Claimant alleges
that her husband was driving from Baghdad to Karballah when he was engaged
in small arms fire by US Forces. Claimant's husband was one of four men.
A letter in the file suggest that the claim be paid as a condolence payment
for $1,000, but that letter has word "DENIED" written across
it.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $16,000 for the death of
his mother, father, sister, and brother. Claimant's family was going
to a doctor appointment for his mother when they were caught in a firefight
and were killed. A note on the file states it is approved for a payment
of $2,500.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the either the Foreign Claims Act or as a condolence
payment for $5,000 for the death of claimant's wife and son. Claimant
alleges that his wife and son were exposed to random firing by US Forces.
A note in the file state "No SIGACT report. Lots of action in this
area. Very possible that this happened." Note on front of file states "Need
better location." Not clear if any compensation granted or denied.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Commander's Emergency Relief Program condolence
payment. Claimant states that his/her family member was killed, house
damaged and car damaged, as a result of US Forces. A note in the file
states that the civilian's death was "collateral to the intended
target and he was a noncombatant." An email chain explains that
the claim has been approved for $10,000, and another note in the file
states that the claimant is seeking additional compensation.

This file is composed of a
series of slides (mostly exempted) of Rules of Engagement training that
refer to an incident that occurred on November 25, 2007, where there
was mortar fire, explosives and a local national Iraqi appears to have
been injured or killed. No reference to any compensation for the victim's
family.

Claim paid to Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response Program condolence
payment of $8,500 for the death of two Iraqi men and injury to one Iraqi
child, when their vehicle was engaged by US Forces.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under either the Foreign Claims Act or a condolence payment
for $7,500. Claimant alleges that her husband was driving in a car. An
Improvised Explosive Devise exploded and in the aftermath US Forces shot
and killed her husband. US Forces state that they gave the victim proper
instructions to stop but that he did not, but recommended a $2,500 condolence
payment because the victim was determined not to be part of Anti-Iraqi
Forces.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under either the Foreign Claims Act or a condolence payment
for $15,000. Claimant alleges that US Forces shot from a helicopter and
killed her son and injured her nephew. Claimant seeks $14,000 for the
death of her son, and $1,000 for the injury to her nephew. The resolution
of the claim is not listed.

Condolence payments paid in
relation to an incident titled "Artillery Fire Killing 8 Civilians." Apparently
an Army 15-6 investigation was initiated and as part of that investigation
this email chain reports that the following condolence payment was made: "$2500
* 8 for death, $1000 * 3 for injury, $2000 * 1 for livestock. All paid
in full."

Condolence payment in relation
to an incident on September 23, 2007, "involving the death of a
noncombatant due to combat ops." Email chain states that a condolence
payment was paid but does not state how much the payment was for.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $15,000 for the death of
his son and damage to his truck. Claimant alleges that US Forces began
shooting randomly either before or after an Improvised Explosive Devise
explosion and killed his son. The claim was denied as relating to combat
activity. The claimant re-filed and his reconsideration claim was denied
as failing to bring forth new evidence. There is a page in the file about
whether a condolence payment should be suggested but the form is blank.

Claim by Iraqi civilian under
the Foreign Claims Act for $7,000, on behalf of her mentally handicapped
son who was shot and killed by Coalition Forces while walking to visit
his sister. The claim was denied because the death was found to be "combat
related" and there was "no proof of US-Military involvement."

This file is composed of military
emails (heavily redacted) outlining death of a military aged male insurgent
killed during combat, a civilian that appears to have been killed in
his house "via wounds sustained from US" in Al Qaim, and the
death of an unarmed civilian.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $4,500, on behalf of claimant's
brother who was killed by a US Forces convoy. Claimant also makes a claim
for a stolen pickup truck the decedent was driving at the time he was
killed. Claim was denied on September 14, 2005. Documents largely redacted.

This file is composed of parts
of an Army 15-6 investigation into the killing of Iraqi civilians. Escalation
of force resulting in the death of four Iraqi local nationals - an adult
male, an adult female, and two children. According to the reports, a
BMW approached an intersection, which was being patrolled following an
Improvised Explosive Devise strike, at a high rate of speed. A "Private
First Class (PFC) Beegle" purportedly issued verbal orders to the
vehicle and used warning hand-signals in an attempt to stop the vehicle. "PFC
Beegle" then beamed a green laser into the vehicle but when the
vehicle did not stop, fired 3 warning shots into the driver's side wind-shield.
After 5-6 seconds, "PFC Beegle" fully engaged the vehicle.
An MP truck nearby also fired at the vehicle. After a cease fire was
ordered by the Platoon Leader, the vehicle began smoking and caught fire.
The officers reported that "ammunition was seen cooking off inside
vehicle" and that popping noises could be heard coming from the
fire. The Commander's Inquiry found that "PFC Beegle" "performed
appropriate escalation of force measures when responding to a perceived
threat." No mention of compensation.

US Army Base Baghdad International Airport,
between Camp Liberty and Camp Stryker, on the road from Area IV to Midland
Gate, Iraq

Claim by a citizen of Turkey
for $150,000, (likely under the Foreign Claims Act) on behalf of her
civilian husband, also of Turkish decent, who was killed in a traffic
accident on an US Forces Army base. The decedent, an employee of 77 Construction
Contracting & Trading Company and a contractor with the Department
of Defense, was killed when a US Army Light Medium Tactical Vehicle ("LMTV")
driven by a Specialist ("SPC") hit a divot in the road, over-corrected
while navigating a curve, lost control and crashed into a mobile crane
operated by the decedent. The investigation found that although the operator
of the LMTV was traveling at an "excessive" speed, he was not
negligent and that the road where the accident occurred "presents
a future danger for military vehicles" and that the "narrow
width of the road is not sufficient." Resolution not clear.

US Army Base Baghdad International Airport,
between Camp Liberty and Camp Stryker, on the road from Area IV to Midland
Gate, Iraq

Related to 32911-32923. This
file is composed of an Army 15-6 investigation into the killing of the
Turkish national and includes sworn statements and Investigation Findings
and Recommendations Report, which concludes that US Forces were not negligent.

US Army Base Baghdad International Airport,
between Camp Liberty and Camp Stryker, on the road from Area IV to Midland
Gate, Iraq

Related to 32911-32923. This
file is composed of an Army 15-6 investigation into the killing of the
Turkish national and includes sworn statements related to the incident.
The driver f the LMTV expresses sympathy and sorrow for the death. (32954.pdf)

Claim by Iraqi civilian under
the Foreign Claims Act for $2,500, on behalf of son-in-law who was shot
and killed, during an Escalation of Force incident during a random checkpoint
setup in a neighborhood. Claimant receives $2,500 on November 1, 2006.
The claimant also appears to have been paid $1,200 for damage to a personal
vehicle.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act on behalf of members of his
village for $60,000. During a raid, US Forces were mistaken for the "bad
guys" by the Iraqi Police who urged the villagers to arm themselves
and engaged in a fire fight with US Forces. Based on the claim documents,
appears at least five Iraqi civilians were killed. The claim was disapproved.

Claim Memorandum documenting
a Condolence Payment of $2,500 related to the death of a Iraqi civilian
who was killed when US Forces engaged insurgents. According to the report
the decedent was found to be "friendly local national" and
the payment was made to "positively influence both the community
and local Iraqi leaders."

Claim Memorandum documenting
a Condolence Payment of $4,000 to an Iraqi civilian for the death of
her husband, and property damage. The claimant's husband was shot in
his vehicle which caused him to crash into a highway's median divider.
The decedent later died from his injuries. According to the memo, the
payment was made to "positively influence both the community and
local Iraqi leaders."

This file is composed of parts
of an Army 15-6 investigation into the killing of an Iraqi civilian.
Escalation of Force incident which led to the death of a male local national.
Five to ten minutes following a firefight, a Sargent with the 1st Platoon
opened fire on a white SUV "without notice or authorization" immediately
after first spotting the vehicle, shooting and killing the driver of
the vehicle. (The statements vary - some state that a warning shot was
initially fired; others state that no warning was given before the driver
was engaged.) Other officers on the scene reported that the vehicle was
slowing immediately before being engaged and "did not appear to
pose a threat to the patrol." After disabling the vehicle, the patrol
unit left the area without investigating the scene or checking on the
status of the driver. The findings are largely redacted but states in
part: "Through this investigation I found that SGT [redacted]'s
belief that the white vehicle posed a threat to him and the patrol to
be highly unrealistic." In addition, the findings state that the
Sargent's view that the driver posed an offensive threat was "false
and unsupported." During the investigation, the the Investigating
Officer, a Major, found that the 1st Lieutenant and other members of
the platoon attempted to cover up the incident including telling lower
officers that "the things that occur in sector remain in sector," and
failed to properly report the incident. As with the findings, the recommendations,
and sworn statements are largely redacted. Matter referrenced to the
Army CID for criminal investigation by Major General Joseph F. Fil, Jr.

Related to 33009-33027. This
file is composed of additional parts of the Army 15-6 investigation into
the killing of an Iraqi civilian and is composed of sworn statements
(largely redacted) related to the incident.

Related to 33009-33027. This
file is composed of additional parts of the Army 15-6 investigation into
the killing of an Iraqi civilian and is composed of sworn statements
(largely redacted) related to the incident. The statement by the Lieutenant
(33057 - 33058.pdf) states that a videotape of the incident was made
but likely erased ("ONCE WE GOT BACK I LOOKED AT THE CAMERA. I DIDN'T
SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT AND I TOLD SGT [REDACTED] THAT HE SHOULD ERASE
THAT BECAUSE PFC [REDACTED] SHOULDN'T BE VIDEOING TAPING THINGS OUT IN
SECTOR AND HE SHOULD BE PAYING ATTENTION TO WHATS GOING ON."). The
same declarant also admitted that he did not report the incident because
he didn't know that he had to because he did not think it was important.
He also stated that the local national who was killed did not move in
the vehicle after the engagement because he was "horrified." The
statement of the Sargent who engaged the local national appears at 33060
- 33061.pdf [Note: the tone of the Sargent's statement is very brusk
and cavalier (e.g., DID YOU KILL HIM? A: HE STOPPED MOVING. Q. WHY [DID
YOU] NOT [CHECK ON THE LN]? A. I AM NOT SURE. THAT IS NOT MY CALL.)].

Related to 33009-33027. This
file is composed of additional parts of the Army 15-6 investigation into
the killing of an Iraqi civilian and is composed of sworn statements
(largely redacted) related to the incident. The statement of the SPC
who videotaped the incident appears at 33072 - 33073.pdf. He acknowledged
recording the incident but stated "WHEN WE GOT BACK TO CAMP TAJI
I WAS GIVEN VERY LITTLE TIME TO PREPARE MYSELF TO GO ON R&R SO I
MISTAKENLY LEFT MY CAMERA IN MY ROOM. WHEN I GOT BACK FROM R&R, I
FOUND MY 1GB MEMORY STICK FROM MY CAMERA WAS MISSING AND MY ROOMMATE
SAID NO ONE WAS IN THE ROOM AS FAR AS HE KNEW." The SPC also stated "SGT
[REDACTED] TOLD ME THAT 1LT [REDACTED] ORDERED HIM TO MAKE SURE THAT
I DELETED [SIC] THE VIDEO, BUT HE TOLD ME THAT IT WAS MY OWN CHOICE WETHER
[SIC] I DELETE IT OR NOT." When asked why he thought he was ordered
to delete the video, the SPC stated "I GUESS BECAUSE HE THINKS THAT
SOMETHING HAPPENED THAT COULD GET HIM IN TROUBLE."

Sworn statements (largely
redacted) related to the incident reported in DocumentID 593. The statement
of a PV2 states: "what was said at the debrief by LT [Redacted]
was "whatever happens in sector stays in sector." (33093 -
33094.pdf). 1/2/07 Patrol Brief by the 1st Lieutenant (omitting reference
to the incident) appears at 33117 - 33119.pdf ("MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.
FURTHERMORE, TODAY WAS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OFCF WORKING TOGETHER TO
COUNTER AIF ACTIVITY.").

Related to 33009-33027. This
file is composed of additional parts of the Army 15-6 investigation into
the killing of an Iraqi civilian and is composed of documents (largely
redacted) related to incident. Findings at 33128.pdf state: "I FIND
THAT SGT [REDACTED] THE GUNNER OF A26 IMPROPERLY ENGAGED A CIVILIAN WHITE
SUV THAT POSED NO IMMEDIATE THREAT…I FIND THAT SGT [REDACTED]
ENGAGGED [SIC] THE VEHICLE AS SOON AS IT BECAME VISIBLE...I BELIEVE SGT
[REDACTED] MOST LIKELY KILLED AN UNARMED CIVILIAN OPERATING THE CAR WITHOUT
DUE CAUSE. I FIND THAT SGT [REDACTED]COMMANDER 1LT [REDACTED] HAS COVERED
UP THIS INCIDENT...I ALSO FIND THAT 1LT [REDACTED] BROUGHT ALL PARTICIPANTS
FROM THIS INCIDENT TOGETHER ONCE BACK TO OLD MoD AND DIRECTLY ORDERED
EVERYONE TO NOT DISCUSS THE INCIDENT." Memo re interview with SPC
who may have videotaped the incident (during this interview he stated
that the EOF was not videotaped; only the events leading up to the EOF)
appears at 33129.pdf. A letter by an SPC appears at 33130.pdf. The letter
states in part: "When the LT pulled up on [redacted] my self witnessed
him engage a civilian vehicle which was about [redacted] away without
even warning them or anything and to make it even worse he kept of shouting
even after the vehicle had stopped. He then instructed me to tell Spc
[redacted] to delete the video that he had recorded during the fire right
[sic] that he didn't want any thing to come back on him."

This file is composed of parts
of an Army 15-6 investigation into the killing of an Iraqi civilian.
Documents related to Escalation of Force which led to the death of a
42 year old Iraqi male civilian. A convoy of US Forces Army vehicles
departed Camp Taji. While other oncoming traffic pulled over to the shoulder
to allow the convoy to pass, a grey van, with two male and two female
Iraqi civilians, purportedly failed to do so even after being flashed
and honked at. A warning shot was fired in front of the van, followed
by disabling shots to the van's engine and front passenger tire. The
van swerved off the road, and the convoy passed the vehicle without stopping.
Later vehicles noted that approximately twenty Iraqi civilians began
to gather around the disabled vehicle and attempted to flag down other
army vehicles who did not stop because they perceived the situation as
a threat. The driver of the van was hit in the chest and later died from
his injuries at the Taji Clinic. The investigation report found that
the "convoy did not stop after the engagement to assess the damage
of the vehicle and personnel which is a violation of MNC-1 Policy Letter
#15" and that the lead gun truck commander, a Sargent, did not articulate
clearly over the radio the situations that occcurred until after the
engagement.

Related to 33134-33154. This
file is composed of additional parts of the Army 15-6 investigation into
the killing of an Iraqi civilian, and includes sworn statements (largely
illegible) related to incident.

Related to 33134-33154. This
file is composed of additional parts of the Army 15-6 investigation into
the killing of an Iraqi civilian, and includes sworn statements (largely
illegible) related to incident.

Related to 33134-33154. This
file is composed of additional parts of the Army 15-6 investigation into
the killing of an Iraqi civilian, and includes sworn statements (largely
illegible) and other documents related to incident..

Related to 33134-33154. This
file is composed of additional parts of the Army 15-6 investigation into
the killing of an Iraqi civilian, and includes documents (largely redacted)
related to the incident.

This file is composed of parts
of an Army 15-6 investigation into the killing of an Iraqi civilian.
Escalation of Force incident which led to the death of an Iraqi civilian.
US Forces 1st Platoon was on patrol when they approached an intersection.
The patrol slowed and motioned for other civilian traffic to stop in
order to allow the convoy to pass. While one car stopped, a white van
failed to slow down amd purportedly approached the intersection at a
high rate of speed. The gunner of the patrol then pointed his turnet
at the vehicle and fired when the vehicle showed no signs of stopping.
The gunner (and others) later stated thtat they feared that the vehicle
was a vehicle born improvised explosive device ("VBIED"). After
the vehicle was fired upon, it crashed into another army vehicle in the
convoy. Initially, the convoy departed the scene because it felt that
the VBIED would explode. After a few minutes, orders were given to turn
around and assess the scene at which time the soldiers discovered a critically
wounded Iraqi male. Following an investigation, the matter was remanded
to the BCT Commander to direct additional training at the tactical level.

Related to 33217-33236. This
file is composed of additional parts of the Army 15-6 investigation into
the killing of an Iraqi civilian and includes documents, including sworn
statements, related to the incident.

This file is composed of parts
of an Army 15-6 investigation into the killing of Iraqi civilian. Escalation
of Force incident which led to the death of an Iraqi civilian. The 1st
Platoon was deployed to clear six houses where the origin of small arms
fire was suspected. During the search (and within 11 minutes of the small
arms fire attack), a white vehicle approached the blocking position of
the platoon at a high rate of speed from the origin of the small arms
fire. The gunner apparently did not use full Escalation of Force procedures
(section largely redacted) because he purportedly did not have any time
but only fired a single warning shot, a disabling shot aimed at the engine,
and one lethal shot which killed the passenger and stopped the vehicle.
The driver jumped out of the vehicle and fled the scene. After the inital
clearnace operation was completed, the platoon returned to the vehicle
but the decedent did not have any identification, a cell phone, weapons,
or any other illegal items. The investigator found that the officers
acted reasonably and that compensation was not required.

Related to 33255-33264. This
file is composed of additional parts of the Army 15-6 investigation into
the killing of an Iraqi civilian and includes documents, including sworn
statements, related to the incident.

This file is composed of parts
of an Army 15-6 investigation into the killing of an Iraqi civilian and
wounding of three Iraqi civilians. Escalation of Force incident which
led to the death of an Iraqi civilian - an elderly woman who was a passenger
in a vehicle (back seat) - and injuring three others - an adult female,
a female child and a male child. The US Forces' RSS was dispatched to
assist the RTAC to tow a vehicle damaged in combat. The damaged vehicle
was unable to maneuver through the streets and RSS attempted to lift
the vehicle. A traffic control was set up and traffic was allowed to
pass the area of the damaged vehicle. After approximately 30-45 minutes,
a white car approached the location of the downed vehicle. According
to an E-4 officer, the vehicle "slowed down to a reasonable speed
and slowly approached the two RSS vehicles...[when] a dismounted personal
[sic] from RSS waved his arms in a up and down motion to signal the car.
As the vehicle slowed down more, the vehicle at my right as I was facing
the vehicle fired one shot." There appears to have been "initial
confusion" and what was supposed to be just a "warning shot" shattered
the rear window and impacted the victim at or about the the front passenger
headrest (an E-4 officer stated that what was described as a warning
shot was "located at chest level on the passenger side." Immediately
following the incident, the gunner told the Captain that "he was
aiming to disable the vehicle. His next quote was 'I felt threatened.'" The
young boy also told the same Captain that "'no one told him to stop.'" According
to the E-4 officer, "the vehicle did not, from my view, in any way
possess a threat to the soldiers or the vehicles in the area." Another
report states that "warning shot was located at chest level on the
passenger side." [INCIDENT DESCRIBED IN DOCUMENT NOS. 33291 - 33298
AND 33330 - 33342.]

This file is composed of parts
of an Army 15-6 investigation into the killing of an Iraqi civilian.
Escalation of Force incident which led to the death of an Iraqi civilian,
a military aged man who purportedly ran at a high rate of speed past
an army truck smoking a cigarette and carryng what appeared to be an
AK-47. Conflicting statements were given whether the weapon was pointed
(the majority of the declarants stated that the "weapon" was
pointed at the ground). Officers apparently shouted at the man to stop,
and when he did not, fired a warning shot. The initial firing officer
then radioed that "an individual had a weapon and had taken off
running." The man continued to run around a corner into a park and
purportedly threw the "weapon" at some point before he was
fully engaged (15 rounds each by two officers) and killed. The incident
occurred "during the hours of darkness under limited visibility." No
weapons was ever recovered. Also, after the decedent was identifed, although
redacted, it appears that the investigator concluded that he was not
a threat and may have been mentally handicapped. A condolence payment
appears to have been approved. [INCIDENT DESCRIBED IN DOCUMENT NOS. 33299
- 33329.]

This file is composed of parts
of an Army 15-6 investigation into the killing of an Iraqi civilian.
Escalation of Force incident which led to the death of an Iraqi civilian,
a military aged man who was a passenger of a vehicle. The US Forces platoon
set up a traffic control point on an overpass which allowed oncoming
traffic to pass after they slowed down. A white Daewoo approached the
patrol purportedly at a high rate of speed as the traffic control point
was being dismantled. A Sargeant waved a red beacon with one hand and
began shouting at the white vehicle to stop. A PFC also waved and shouted
at the vehicle. The Sargeant then waved a tac light to flash at the vehicle.
When the vehicle failed to stop, the Sargeant fired a warning shot at
the vehicle and struck its front right headlight. The vehicle came to
a stop, and when the officers approached, the driver of the vehicle began
to move the car back then forward. The Sargeant then fired a shot into
the vehicle striking the middle front windshield. According to the investigation
report, "because SGT [redacted] still had the red beacon in his
hand, he was not able to get a firm grip on the barrel of the weapon.
The shot was more a reactionary movement than a precision shot." The
vehicle then stopped and five local national males exited the vehicle.
A sixth passenger was hunched over in his seat, dead from a shot to his
chin/lower face. During the search of the vehicle, the Sargent found
many opened liquor bottles and beer cans and smelled alcohol emitting
from all of the passengers and drivers. A condolence payment appears
to have been approved.

This file is composed of sworn statments in
relation to an Army 15-6 investigation into the killing of an Iraqi civilian.
A white Daewoo vehicle approached a US Forces patrol group despite verbal
warnings and shouts for the vehicle to stop. US Forces fired warning shots
at the front of the car and the second shot went through the windshield,
striking and killing one of the passengers. The military witnesses all
stated that when the remaining passengers exited the car they smelled of
alcohol and were visibly intoxicated. No information on compensation.

This file is composed of an Army 15-6 investigation
into the killing of an Iraqi civilian. As a blue van approached FOB, US
Forces shouted for it to stop. The van continued moving and US Forces fired
a warning shot, causing the van to stop for approximately 10 seconds. The
van began moving again and another warning shot was fired. The van again
stopped moving for approximately 10 seconds before moving forward again.
At that point a third warning shot was fired and military witnesses claim
they saw muzzle flashes coming from the van. In response, they fired on
the van, causing it to start on fire. Two local nationals exited the vehicle,
but a third, who was shot and wounded was unable to exit the vehicle and
was burned with the vehicle. Investigator recommends that families of victims
not be compensated, however, this part of the recommendation is not approved
and note states that families of the victims should be compensated but
does not state how much or whether compensation actually occurred. The
commanding major general approved the investigation findings but noted
that the soldiers "fired on the van after observing what they believed
to be muzzle flashes inside the van. The preponderance of the evidence
does not establish that their belief was accurate."

Related to 33388-33411. Witness statement from
a Lt. indicates that the US Forces were repeatedly told to cease fire and
that in his estimation the vehicle which was fired upon posed no threat.
The Lt. claims that as he repeatedly yelled cease fire, there were "lulls" in
the fire, but that it did not stop until a male exited that vehicle and
received a gunshot wound.

This file is composed of an Army 15-6 investigation
into the killing of an Iraqi civilian. A white car traveling towards US
Forces in violation of a moving vehicle ban did not stop after verbal warnings
were given. Witness statements indicate that at least two gunshots were
fired at the car. The statements indicate that either the car sped up or
switched into reverse and hit a cinder block wall as it was being fired
upon. The driver was killed by a gunshot wound and after the car stopped
moving, the driver's son exited the car and was taken into custody. Military
investigation finds that all proper Escalation Of Force procedures and
requirements were used and this incident "could be used as a training
vignette to help others." Condolence payments (but does not state
how much was given or when) to the son and sister of the driver were issued.

This file is composed of an Army 15-6 investigation
into the killing of an Iraqi civilian. US Forces shot at a vehicle with
four Iraqi civilians which was driving towards an Army unit cordon. One
of the civilians was killed by a gunshot to the head; another was hit (ostensibly
by the same bullet as the records indicate only one shot was fired) in
the shoulder; and a third was cut by glass. During an investigation into
Escalation Of Force, one of the Army personnel implicated in the event
was formally suspected of aggravated assault.

Related to 33494-33506. Witness statements indicate
that the car was slowly approaching the US Forces' Army unit with its doors
open. Then, the doors of the vehicle closed and started moving rapidly.
Army personnel waived their arms, flashed lights, and fired a warning shot,
which was aimed at the hood of the vehicle. After the warning shot, a woman
fell out of the back seat of the vehicle.

This file is composed of an Army 15-6 investigation
into the killing of an Iraqi civilian. A white sedan was observed speeding
near "Chosen COP" and a warning shot was fired. The sedan sped
up and a disabling shot was fired at the hood of the car. The sedan again
sped up, heading towards "Chosen COP" and shots were fired at
the driver. The sedan stopped and the driver exited and began running with
something (a plastic bag) in his hands. Warning shots were fired and when
the civilian did not stop running US Forces shot and killed him. The sedan
was later "cleared" by a controlled detonation. Investigator
found that all appropriate Escalation of Force procedures were used.

Related to 33527-33541. Witness statement indicates
that the civilian driver of the sedan was slumped over his steering wheel
after his car came to a stop and that he began running away from his vehicle
approximately 10 minutes after the car stopped.

This file is composed of an Army 15-6 investigation
into the killing of an Iraqi civilian. During an investigation into a suspected
Improvised Explosive Devise placement, a rapidly moving vehicle approached
US Forces. Warning lights were flashed, and a warning shot was fired, but
the vehicle continued at a high rate of speed. At that point US Forces
fired several shots at the vehicle and at the driver. There were three
men, two women and two children in the vehicle, all Iraqi civilians. Two
of the men were shot, and one of these men died en route to the hospital.
Investigator's report found that "All the soldiers involved in this
incident clearly understood [Escalation of Force] and employed it appropriately."

This file is composed of an Army 15-6 investigation
into the killing of an Iraqi civilian. A Blue VW Passat approached a security
perimeter and US Forces motioned with hand signals and shouts for the car
to stop. The car continued its approach and the US Forces aimed their weapons
at the vehicle as a warning to stop. The driver did not respond and a warning
shot was fired. The driver still did not respond and US Forces fired at
the vehicle, killing the driver. Investigation report notes that the commanding
officer "assessed the local national as having committed a potentially
criminal act with hostile intent, he did not issue a claims card for the
death or the damaged vehicle, and he turned over the scene to the Iraqi
police."

This file is composed of an Army 15-6 investigation
into the killing of an Iraqi civilian. An army patrol unit engaged with
one vehicle driven by an Iraqi civilian, injuring the civilian. Later,
the same unit engaged with another vehicle at the same location, killing
three civilians and wounding two others. Both incidents involved civilian
cars which did not yield to flashing lights or signals to stop, followed
by warning shots and disabling shots to the vehicles. The military investigation
report finds that "the Soldiers involved in both incidents correctly
employed MND-B [Escalation Of Force] measures in accordance with MND-B
ROE." Claims cards were not issued after either incident because contact
information for the victims or their families was not obtained. "There
was a visiting relative that supposedly witnessed the EOF used for both
vehicles. He stated to his father-in-law that there were flashing lights
and shots fired but the taxi never stopped or turned around. This same
individual supposedly witnessed and said the same thing for the second
vehicle; in fact he called the familiy in the second vehicle a 'Donkey
family' which implies they were stupid."

Related to 33611-33617. The three deceased Iraqi
local nationals were identified as a father and two daughters. The son/brother
of the victims had also received a gunshot wound to the head. The mother
was unharmed. The first Escalation Of Force incident (involving the taxi
driver who received a gunshot wound to the leg) was only 15 minutes before
the second incident (involving the three deaths). Question to a witness
who was present asks: "Are there any actions you would do different
next time-why or why not?" The answer is: "Yes" and the
rest of the answer is redacted.

This file is composed of an Army 15-6 investigation
into the killing of an Iraqi civilian. While investigating a "suspicious
mound of dirt" US Forces pursued an Iraqi civilian who was on foot
and carrying something in his hand. After repeated verbal warnings in and
warning shots, US Forces fired at the individual as he was running away.
Investigator notes indicate that "based on the perceived hostile intent
of the individual. . . crew used proper [Escalation Of Force]."

Related to 33726-33740. Military witness statements
indicate the deceased Iraqi local national had been acting in a threatening
manner: "He was at the grid coordinate of possible [Improvised Explosive
Device]. He was out after Curfew. He tried to evade coalition forces. And
he refused to stop, when being told to do so in his own language."

Related to 33726-33740. Report indicates that "Based
on [Improvised Explosive Devise/Anti-Iraqi Forces] activity in this area
over the past three days, the M1114 crew made an assessment and strongly
suspected that the [Local National] running away was a member of a . .
. cell operating in this area against US.ISF patrols." Memorandum
written for commanding officer on February 18, 2006, claims that "they
saw a man running away with what appeared to be a mortar tube in his hand.
He threw something at the patrol, they fired warning shots, he threw something
else at them, they fired warning shot, he threw something else at them,
they fired on him and he went down." No other witness statements or
reports indicate the Iraqi civilian had thrown objects at US Forces.

This file is composed of an Army 15-6 investigation
into the killing of an Iraqi civilian. Patrol crew observed three men digging
and laying a device in an area known for Improvised Explosive Devise activity.
As they fired on the men two Iraqi civilians on bicycles moved into the
line of fire; one was hit and killed.

Related to 33782-33802. Much of pages one and
two are illegible. Commander inquiry notes that "I apologized for
the incident and asked . . . to find his family and the location of their
house. I plan to make a humanitarian aid drop at the family's house as
soon as that information is known. No claims card was given since there
were no family members present. . . I believe the family should be given
a condolence payment."

This file is composed of an Army 15-6 investigation
into the killing of an Iraqi civilian. Patrol group noticed a blue vehicle
moving towards them and "acting suspiciously" in an area known
for high Improvised Explosive Devise activity. Hand motions, bullhorn and
shouts to stop in English and Arabic failed to stop the car and approximately
three warning shots were fired. The car did not slow down and disabling
shots were fired at the vehicle. The driver, a female Iraqi civilian was
killed immediately. Contact information was acquired from the victim's
family for the purposes of providing condolence payment.

Letter from U.S. Lieutenant
General at MNC-B informing Commanding General that he has requested information
and analysis from subordinate commands regarding a June 30, 2007 shooting
death of an Iraqi civilian.

Related to 33861-33861. This
is one of the requests for information and analysis referenced in 33861-33861.
Lieutenant General requests from 62d MEDCOM a report regarding the medical
aspects of care and any interrogation activities regarding the killing
of the Iraqi civilian. The letter indicates the request is a response
to a January 23, 2008 letter of inquiry from the deceased's family, which
alleged violation of the laws of humanity and the law of armed conflict.

Related to 33861-33861 and
33862-33862. This is one of the requests for information and analysis
referenced in 33861-33861. Lieutenant General requests from Commander,
MND-B a report regarding the operational aspects of the killing of the
Iraqi civilian. The letter indicates the request is a response to a January
23, 2008 letter of inquiry from the deceased's family, which alleged
violation of the laws of humanity and the law of armed conflict.

Letter from Major General,
U.S. Army to a Iraqi family regarding their father-in-law's death. US
Forces soldiers shot the man, and he later died at an Iraqi civilian
hospital. Investigation determined that the soldiers acted in accordance
with Rules of Engagement. A condolence payment was authorized, but the
command had been unable to find the mother-in-law to make the payment
because she had moved. The letter requests the family inform the Army
of her current location so payment could be made.

This file contains “screenshots
from the 3-101 ABN Foreign Claims database. These screenshots database
entries meeting the search parameters of the ACLU FOIA request for information
about civilian deaths by US Forces in Iraq.” The file contains
a total of 42 screenshots, each of which documents a claim by Iraqi civilians
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. The claims are the following:
1. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims
Act for $7,640. Claim arose on August 27, 2007, in Al Swaib 17, Baghdad,
Iraq, and a claim was filed on October 5, 2007. The description of the
incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges US Forces caused
damages to her home during a raid. The claimant also alleges US Forces
killed her husband during the same raid.” The FCA claim was approved
in the amount of $7,500. No condolence payment was recommended or paid.
The file was then closed. 2. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation
under the Foreign Claims Act for $5,000.00. Claim arose on July 19, 2007,
in Baghdad, Iraq, and a claim was filed on October 29, 2007. The description
of the incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges that CF entered
her house, destroying the furniture, windows, and doors. She also claims
that they stole money, killed her husband, and arrested her two sons.” The
FCA claim was approved in the amount of $5,000.00. No condolence payment
was recommended or paid. The file was then closed. 3. Claim by Iraqi
civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $5,000.00.
Claim arose on January 16, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq, and a claim was filed
on December 19, 2007. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges that CF shot and killed her husband while he was driving.” The
FCA claim was approved in the amount of $5,000.00. No condolence payment
was recommended or paid. The file was then closed. 4. Claim by Iraqi
civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $15,000.00.
Claim arose on September 17, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq, and a claim was
filed on December 15, 2007. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges that CF raided her house, and killed her husband. She
also claims that CF damaged her house during the raid.” A condolence
payment was recommended and paid in the amount of $1,000.00. The claim
was not appealed. The file was then closed. 5. Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $7,200.00. Claim arose
on September 17, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq, and a claim was filed on December
15, 2007. The description of the incident is as follows: “The claimant
alleges that CF raided his house and killed his son.” The FCA claim
was approved in the amount of $1,000.00. No condolence payment was recommended
or paid. The claim was not appealed. The file was then closed. 6. Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $15,000.00.
Claim arose on March 9, 2006, in Baghdad, Iraq, and a claim was filed
on December 15, 2007. The description of the incident is as follows: “the
claimant alleges that CF raided her house, killed her husband, and broke
her doors, furniture, and windows.” The FCA claim was approved
in the amount of $1,000.00. No condolence payment was recommended or
paid. The claim was not appealed. The file was then closed. 7. Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $6,000.00.
Claim arose on September 19, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq, and a claim was
filed on December 15, 2007. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges that a stray CF bullet killed her husband.” The
FCA claim was approved in the amount of $1,000.00. No condolence payment
was recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed. The file was then
closed. 8. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign
Claims Act for $2,500.00. Claim arose on September 17, 2007, in Baghdad,
Iraq, and a claim was filed on December 15, 2007. The description of
the incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges that CF raided
her house, and killed her son.” The FCA claim was approved in the
amount of $1,000.00. No condolence payment was recommended or paid. The
claim was not appealed. The file was then closed. 9. Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $15,000.00. Claim arose
on July 10, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq, and a claim was filed on December
12, 2007. The description of the incident is as follows: “The claimant
alleges that a CF air strike killed her husband, wounded her son, damaged
her home, burned her car, and killed her cow.” The FCA claim was
approved in the amount of $15,000.00. No condolence payment was recommended
or paid. The claim was not appealed. The file was then closed. 10. Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $2,500.00.
Claim arose on December 9, 2005, in Shanghai, and a claim was filed on
December 12, 2007. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges that a U.S. helicopter shot and killed his son.” A
condolence payment was recommended and paid in the amount of $2,500.
The claim was not appealed. The file was then closed. 11. Claim by Iraqi
civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $2,500.00.
Claim arose in Shanghai, and a claim was filed on December 17, 2007.
The description of the incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges
that CF shot and killed his son.” A condolence payment was recommended
and paid in the amount of $2,500. The claim was not appealed. The file
was then closed. 12. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the
Foreign Claims Act for $500.00. Claim arose on December 27, 2006, in
Shanghai, and a claim was filed on December 17, 2007. The description
of the incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges that CF shot
and killed his daughter, and wounded his other daughter.” The FCA
claim was approved in the amount of $500.00. No condolence payment was
recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed. The file was then closed.
13. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims
Act for $15,000.00. Claim arose on June 15, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq and
a claim was filed on November 7, 2007. The description of the incident
is as follows: “The claimant alleges that U.S. aircraft bombed
his house destroying it, injuring his wife and daughter, and killed his
son.” The FCA claim was approved in the amount of $15,000.00. No
condolence payment was recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed.
The file was then closed. 14. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation
under the Foreign Claims Act for $5,000.00. Claim arose on August 27,
2007, in Baghdad, Iraq and a claim was filed on January 2, 2008. The
description of the incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges
that CF and IA were engaging AIF, and when her son was running away from
the area he was shot and killed by a helicopter.” The FCA claim
was approved in the amount of $5,000.00. No condolence payment was recommended
or paid. The claim was not appealed. The file was then closed. 15. Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $5,000.00.
Claim arose on February 25, 2006, in Baghdad, Iraq and a claim was filed
on December 16, 2007. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges that CF gunfire killed her son while he was on his way
to school”. The FCA claim was approved in the amount of $5,000.00.
No condolence payment was recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed.
The file was then closed. 16. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation
under the Foreign Claims Act for $10,000.00. Claim arose on January 2,
2007, in Baghdad, Iraq and a claim was filed on December 1, 2007. The
description of the incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges
that her husband and son were killed by random CF gunfire.” The
FCA claim was approved in the amount of $10,000.00. No condolence payment
was recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed. The file was then
closed. 17. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign
Claims Act for $3,000.00. Claim arose on January 12, 2008, in Baghdad,
Iraq and a claim was filed on January 12, 2008. The description of the
incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges that a CF convoy
fired warning shots into the funeral procession he was in and killed
his sister.” The FCA claim was denied on the basis that “lack
of evidence – there is not enough evidence to prove that the proximate”.
A condolence payment was recommended and paid in the amount of $3,000.00.
The claim was not appealed. The file was then closed. 18. Claim by Iraqi
civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $3,200.00.
Claim arose on September 11, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq and a claim was filed
on December 5, 2007. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges that a CF raided his house, broke his windows and doors,
shot and killed his father, and wounded him.” The FCA claim was
approved in the amount of $1,000.00. No condolence payment was recommended
or paid. The claim was not appealed. The file was then closed. 19. Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $4,000.00.
Claim arose on October 17, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq and a claim was filed
on December 9, 2007. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges that CF raided his house, killed his father, transported
him naked to the confinement facility, and beat him for three days.” The
FCA claim was approved in the amount of $1,000.00. No condolence payment
was recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed. The file was then
closed. 20. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign
Claims Act for $8,800.00. Claim arose on September 17, 2007, in Baghdad,
Iraq and a claim was filed on December 9, 2007. The description of the
incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges that, while CF were
raiding a house near hers, helicopters opened fire in the area and killed
her son, who was sleeping on the roof. Then her house was raided and
her windows, furniture, and doors were broken and she was injured by
a grenade thrown into her house.” The FCA claim was approved in
the amount of $1,700.00. No condolence payment was recommended or paid.
The claim was not appealed. The file was then closed. 21. Claim by Iraqi
civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $5,000.00.
Claim arose on May 25, 2006, in Baghdad, Iraq and a claim was filed on
January 22, 2008. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges that a CF mortar hit his house and killed one of his
daughters and wounded another.” The FCA claim was approved in the
amount of $5,000.00. No condolence payment was recommended or paid. The
claim was not appealed. The file was then closed. 22. Claim by Iraqi
civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $1,500.00.
Claim arose on April 24, 2006, in Baghdad, Iraq and a claim was filed
on December 9, 2007. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges that his brother was killed and his car was damaged
when CF was engaged in a firefight.” The FCA claim was approved
in the amount of $1,500.00. No condolence payment was recommended or
paid. The claim was not appealed. The file was then closed. 23. Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $11,200.00.
Claim arose on July 20, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq and a claim was filed
on December 5, 2007. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges that CF raided his home and killed his two sons.” The
FCA claim was approved in the amount of $2,000.00. No condolence payment
was recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed. The file was then
closed. 24. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign
Claims Act for $5,000.00. Claim arose on June 18, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq
and a claim was filed on December 5, 2007. The description of the incident
is as follows: “The claimant alleges that CF conducted a raid in
the area and her husband was shot and killed during the raid.” The
FCA claim was approved in the amount of $1,000.00. No condolence payment
was recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed. The file was then
closed. 25. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign
Claims Act for $2,500.00. Claim arose on November 6, 2007, in Baghdad,
Iraq and a claim was filed on January 21, 2008. The description of the
incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges that CF raided his
home and killed his two sons” The FCA claim was denied on the basis
of “there is not enough evidence to prove that the proximate cause
of your”. A condolence payment was recommended and paid in the
amount of $2,500. The claim was not appealed. The file was then closed.
26. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims
Act for $2,500.00. Claim arose on May 15, 2006, in Baghdad, Iraq and
a claim was filed on January 21, 2008. The description of the incident
is as follows: “The claimant alleges that CF accidentally shot
and killed his son.” A condolence payment was recommended and paid
in the amount of $2,500. The claim was not appealed. The file was then
closed. 27. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign
Claims Act for $5,000.00. Claim arose on June 14, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq
and a claim was filed on January 21, 2008. The description of the incident
is as follows: “The claimant alleges that AIF shot and killed his
brother and cousin.” The FCA claim was denied on the basis that “there
is not enough evidence to prove that the proximate cause of your”.
The FCA Condolence payment was recommended and paid in the amount of
$5,000. The claim was not appealed. The file was then closed. 28. Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $2,500.00.
Claim arose on May 5, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq and a claim was filed on
January 21, 2008. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges that CF helicopters shot and killed his son while he
was on the farm tending to crops.” A condolence payment was recommended
and paid in the amount of $2,500. The claim was not appealed. The file
was then closed. 29. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the
Foreign Claims Act for $7,200.00. Claim arose on September 17, 2007,
in Baghdad, Iraq and a claim was filed on December 9, 2007. The description
of the incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges that CF raided
the area and one of his sons was killed during a firefight and another
son was wounded. His furniture, doors, and windows were also damaged
during the raid.” The FCA claim was approved in the amount of $1,500.00.
No condolence payment was recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed.
The file was then closed. 30. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation
under the Foreign Claims Act for $20,000.00. Claim arose on August 29,
2007, in Baghdad, Iraq and a claim was filed on January 15, 2008. The
description of the incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges
that a CF helicopter fired at his and killed six children and destroyed
his house and tractor.” A condolence payment was recommended and
paid in the amount of $20,000. The claim was not appealed. The file was
then closed. 31. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign
Claims Act. Claim arose on August 29, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq and a claim
was filed on January 15, 2008. The description of the incident is as
follows: “The claimant alleges that a CF helicopter shot at his
house and killed five of his relatives and destroyed his house and car.” A
condolence payment was recommended and paid in the amount of $15,000.
The claim was not appealed. The file was then closed. 32. Claim by Iraqi
civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $8,000.00.
Claim arose on July 13, 2006, in Baghdad, Iraq and a claim was filed
on February 17, 2008. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges her daughter and granddaughter were shot and killed
by CF while they were driving on the highway.” The FCA claim was
approved in the amount of $6,000.00. No condolence payment was recommended
or paid. The claim was not appealed. The file was then closed. 33. Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $7,000.00.
Claim arose on May 8, 2006, in Baghdad, Iraq and a claim was filed on
February 17, 2008. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges that CF shot and killed his two brothers while they
were fishing in the river.” The FCA claim was approved in the amount
of $5,000.00. No condolence payment was recommended or paid. The claim
was not appealed. The file was then closed. 34. Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $1,000.00. Claim arose
on March 1, 2006, in Baghdad, Iraq and a claim was filed on February
17, 2008. The description of the incident is as follows: “The claimant
alleges that CF raided her home and killed her son while he was running
away.” The FCA claim was approved in the amount of $1,000.00. No
condolence payment was recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed.
The file was then closed. 35. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation
under the Foreign Claims Act for $10,000.00. Claim arose on November
3, 2006, in Baghdad, Iraq and a claim was filed on February 24, 2008.
The description of the incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges
that her husband was helping CF when AQI attacked their patrol. She claims
that her husband was killed as a result of the firefight.” The
FCA claim was approved in the amount of $5,000.00. No condolence payment
was recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed. The file was then
closed. 36. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign
Claims Act for $6,000.00. Claim arose on August 5, 2007, in Baghdad,
Iraq and a claim was filed on February 24, 2008. The description of the
incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges that CF was engaging
in AIF with SAF and her son was killed from a stray bullet.” The
FCA claim was approved in the amount of $5,000.00. No condolence payment
was recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed. The file was then
closed. 37. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign
Claims Act for $5,000.00. Claim arose on February 13, 2007, in Baghdad,
Iraq and a claim was filed on February 24, 2008. The description of the
incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges that his son was
killed from a stray bullet while CF and AIF were in a firefight.” The
FCA claim was approved in the amount of $1,500.00. No condolence payment
was recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed. The file was then
closed. 38. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign
Claims Act for $15,000.00. Claim arose on December 25, 2007, in Baghdad,
Iraq and a claim was filed on January 8, 2008. The description of the
incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges that AIF attacked
CF. During the ensuing engagement, the claimant’s house was destroyed
and her son was killed.” The FCA claim was approved in the amount
of $15,000.00. No condolence payment was recommended or paid. The claim
was not appealed. The file was then closed. 39. Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $2,500.00. Claim arose
on November 18, 2006, in Baghdad, Iraq and a claim was filed on December
17, 2007. The description of the incident is as follows: “The claimant
alleges that while her husband was walking to work, CF shot and killed
him.” The FCA claim was approved in the amount of $2,500.00. No
condolence payment was recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed.
The file was then closed. 40. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation
under the Foreign Claims Act for $15,000.00. Claim arose on December
7, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq and a claim was filed on December 27, 2007.
The description of the incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges
that a U.S. airstrike killed her four sons when they were trying to help
their neighbor.” The FCA claim was approved in the amount of $10,000.00.
No condolence payment was recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed.
The file was then closed. 41. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation
under the Foreign Claims Act for $2,500.00. Claim arose on July 15, 2006,
in Baghdad, Iraq and a claim was filed on January 22, 2008. The description
of the incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges that CF killed
her son while he was farming.” The FCA claim was approved in the
amount of $2,500.00. No condolence payment was recommended or paid. The
claim was not appealed. The file was then closed. 42. Claim by Iraqi
civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $4,500.00.
Claim arose on April 7, 2007, in Mahmudiya, Iraq and a claim was filed
on August 1, 2008. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges that CF killed his brother during a conflict with AQIZ.” The
FCA claim was denied on the basis that “combat activity – the
proximate cause of your damages is combat activity. No condolence payment
was recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed. The file was then
closed.

This file is a continuation
of the file 33865-33916, which contains “screenshots from the 3-101
ABN Foreign Claims database. These screenshots database entries meeting
the search parameters of the ACLU FOIA request for information about
civilian deaths by US Forces in Iraq.” The file contains an additional
25 screenshots, each of which documents a claim by Iraqi civilians for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. The claims are the following:
1. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims
Act for $2,500. Claim arose on July 6, 2007, in Mahmudiyah, Iraq, and
a claim was submitted on August 20, 2008. The description of the incident
is as follows: “The claimant alleges that his son was killed by
a CF helicopter.” The FCA claim was denied on the basis that “combat
activity – the proximate cause of your damages is combat activity.” The
claim was not appealed. The claim was thus denied and closed. 2. Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $3,000.
Claim arose on February 14, 2006, in Mahmudiyah, Iraq, and a claim was
submitted on August 20, 2008. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges that CF shot and killed her husband than transported
him to the MMD hospital, put him in a body bag, and gave his body to
the claimant.” The FCA claim was denied on the basis that “combat
activity – the proximate cause of your damages is combat activity.” The
claim was not appealed. The claim was thus denied and closed. 3. Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $2,500.
Claim arose on July 19, 2007, in Mahmudiyah, Iraq, and a claim was submitted
on June 12, 2008. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges that her husband was shot and killed by CF.” The
FCA claim was denied on the basis that “statute of limitations – claim
over two years old”. The claim was appealed. The result of the
appeal was denied. The FCA Condolence payment was recommended and paid
in the amount of $2,500. The claim was thus closed. 4. Claim by Iraqi
civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $5,000. Claim
arose on September 19, 2007, in Mahmudiyah, Iraq, and a claim was submitted
on August 17, 2008. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges that her husband and her son were killed in CF SAF.” The
FCA claim was denied on the basis that “combat activity – the
proximate cause of your claim is combat activity”. The claim was
appealed. The result of the appeal was denied and closed. The FCA Condolence
payment was recommended and paid in the amount of $5,000. The claim was
thus closed. 5. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign
Claims Act for $14,500. Claim arose on September 22, 2006, in Baghdad,
Abogreb, Iraq, and a claim was submitted on August 8, 2008. The description
of the incident is as follows: “The claimant states the US Army
and Iraqi Army raided her house and killed her husband Tariq Faza and
confiscated 4 cell phones and money cash amount of $6,400.” It
is not clear whether the claim was denied but the screenshot shows that “$0.00” was
paid out. However, the “status” field states “closed – condolence
paid.” Not clear if claim was appealed. 6. Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $2,500. Claim arose
on July 27, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq, and a claim was submitted on March
27, 2008. The description of the incident is as follows: “The claimant
alleges that AIF killed his son while he was assisting the CLC.” The
FCA Condolence payment was recommended and paid in the amount of $2,500.
The claim was not appealed. The claim was thus closed. 7. Claim by Iraqi
civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $5,000. The
date of the incident is not stated, in Baghdad, Iraq, and a claim was
submitted on March 27, 2008. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges that CF shot and killed her son.” The claim was
paid as a condolence in the amount of $5,000. The claim was not appealed.
The claim was thus closed. 8. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation
under the Foreign Claims Act for $2,500. Claim arose on April 15, 2007,
in Baghdad, Iraq, and a claim was submitted on March 24, 2008. The description
of the incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges that AQIZ
was shooting at a patrol base and when CF returned fire, his wife was
killed.” The FCA Condolence payment was recommended and paid in
the amount of $2,500. The claim was not appealed. The claim was thus
closed. 9. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign
Claims Act for $0. Claim arose on April 2, 2006, in Baghdad, Iraq, and
a claim was submitted on March 24, 2008. The description of the incident
is as follows: “The claimant alleges that an IED detonated in the
area. CF began shooting in the direction of the blast and her husband
was shot and killed.” The FCA Condolence payment was recommended
and paid in the amount of $2,500. The claim was not appealed. The claim
was thus closed. 10. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the
Foreign Claims Act for $1,000. Claim arose on April 23, 2007, in Baghdad,
Iraq, and a claim was submitted on March 30, 2008. The description of
the incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges that her son
was shopping in the market and a fight broke out between CF and AQIZ,
resulting in her son being shot and killed. She also claims that mortars
damaged her house.” The FCA claim was approved in the amount of
$1,000. No condolence payment was recommended or paid. The claim was
not appealed. The claim was thus paid and closed. 11. Claim by Iraqi
civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $10,000. Claim
arose on May 13, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq, and a claim was submitted on
April 24, 2008. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges that a CF sniper in a guard tower at Checkpoint 162
accidentally shot his brother in the stomach and killed him.” The
FCA claim was approved in the amount of $10,000. No condolence payment
was recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed. The claim was thus
paid and closed. 12. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the
Foreign Claims Act for $7,190. Claim arose on February 22, 2007, in Baghdad,
Iraq, and a claim was submitted on March 8, 2008. The description of
the incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges that her husband
was shot and killed during an engagement between CF and AQIZ and his
car was burned.” The FCA claim was approved in the amount of $5,000.
No condolence payment was recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed.
The claim was thus paid and closed. 13. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation
under the Foreign Claims Act for $2,500. Claim arose on September 15,
2006, in Mahmudiyah, Iraq, and a claim was submitted on March 18, 2008.
The description of the incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges
that CF shot and killed her husband during a firefight.” The FCA
claim was approved in the amount of $2,500. No condolence payment was
recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed. The claim was thus paid
and closed. 14. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign
Claims Act for $2,500. Claim arose on August 21, 2006, in Mahmudiyah,
Iraq, and a claim was submitted on March 8, 2008. The description of
the incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges CF shot and killed
her husband.” There is some confusion in this claim as it states
that the FCA claim was approved in the amount of $2,500 but then also
lists a reason for denial and states that the claim was not paid as a
condolence payment. The claim was appealed. The result of the appeal
was denied for: “Lack of evidence – there is not enough evidence
to prove the proximate. The result of the appeal was approved. The claim
is thus pending payment. 15. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation
under the Foreign Claims Act for $2,500. Claim arose on March 2, 2005,
in Mahmudiyah, Iraq, and a claim was submitted on March 16, 2008. The
description of the incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges
a CF airstrike killed her 5 year old son.” The FCA claim was denied
on the basis that “lack of evidence – there is not enough
evidence to prove that the proximate”. A condolence payment was
recommended and paid in the amount of $2,500. The claim was not appealed.
The claim was thus denied and closed. 16. Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $5,000. Claim arose on
April 12, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq, and a claim was submitted on April
19, 2008. The description of the incident is as follows: “The claimant
alleges that CF was in a firefight with AQIZ and a stray bullet killed
his father.” The FCA claim was approved in the amount of $5,000.
No condolence payment was recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed.
The claim was thus paid and closed. 17. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation
under the Foreign Claims Act for $5,000. Claim arose on March 17, 2007,
in Baghdad, Iraq, and a claim was submitted on March 4, 2008. The description
of the incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges that CF opened
fire and killed his wife.” The FCA claim was approved in the amount
of $1,500. No condolence payment was recommended or paid. The claim was
not appealed. The claim was thus paid and closed. 18. Claim by Iraqi
civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $5,000. Claim
arose on November 18, 2006, in Yusifiyah, Iraq, and a claim was submitted
on May 1, 2008. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges that CF shot and killed her husband.” There is
some confusion in this claim as it states that the FCA claim was approved
in the amount of $2,000 and that the claim was not paid as a condolence
payment, and then the status field states “closed – denied.” 19.
Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act
for $2,500. Claim arose on May 14, 2006, in Baghdad, Iraq, and a claim
was submitted on April 23, 2008. The description of the incident is as
follows: “The claimant alleges that accidentally shot and killed
her husband”. The FCA claim was approved in the amount of $2,500.
No condolence payment was recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed.
The claim was thus paid and closed. 20. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation
under the Foreign Claims Act for $3,000. Claim arose on September 17,
2007, in Baghdad, Iraq, and a claim was submitted on April 22, 2008.
The description of the incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges
that a CF helicopter killed his daughter”. The FCA claim was approved
in the amount of $2,000. No condolence payment was recommended or paid.
The claim was not appealed. The claim was thus paid and closed. 21. Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $5,000.
Claim arose on November 17, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq, and a claim was submitted
on February 11, 2008. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges that CF killed his son while he was going to work”.
The FCA claim was approved in the amount of $5,000. No condolence payment
was recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed. The claim was thus
paid and closed. 22. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the
Foreign Claims Act for $10,000. Claim arose on October 15, 2006, in Baghdad,
Iraq, and a claim was submitted on May 13, 2008. The description of the
incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges that CF shot at his
truck and killed his father”. The FCA claim was approved in the
amount of $10,000. No condolence payment was recommended or paid. The
claim was not appealed. The claim was thus paid and closed. 23. Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $2,500.
Claim arose on December 20, 2005, in Baghdad, Iraq, and a claim was submitted
on May 6, 2008. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges that CF accidentally shot and killed his father while
he was driving his brother to the hospital”. The FCA claim was
denied on the basis that “lack of evidence – there is not
enough evidence to prove the proximate”. The claim was not appealed.
The FCA Condolence payment was recommended and paid in the amount of
$2,500. The claim was thus denied and closed. 24. Claim by Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $5,000. Claim arose
on September 5, 2006, in Baghdad, Iraq, and a claim was submitted on
May 6, 2008. The description of the incident is as follows: “The
claimant alleges that CF accidentally killed her husband and shot her
bus”. The FCA claim was approved in the amount of $5,000. No condolence
payment was recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed. The claim
was thus paid and closed. 25. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation
under the Foreign Claims Act for $13,000. Claim arose on December 2,
2007, in Baghdad, Iraq, and a claim was submitted on March 6, 2008. The
description of the incident is as follows: “The claimant alleges
that a CF convoy ran into his vehicle while he was driving and killed
his son”. The FCA claim was approved in the amount of $13,000.
No condolence payment was recommended or paid. The claim was not appealed.
The claim was thus paid and closed.

One page from an Army 15-6
investigation. Only thing that can be gleaned is that the reviewing Brigadier
General approves the findings and recommendations (not included in the
document), except for the recommendations regarding patrol requirements
and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). He remands the the brigade
to take appropriate action regarding patrol requirements and TTPs.

This file is composed of an
Army 15-6 investigation into an incident in Iraq. Serious Incident Report
regarding the explosion of a vehicle at a cordoned-off detonated Improvised
Explosive Device site. Patrol was driving by when the IED detonated,
and no note of whether casualties occurred. While in the process of setting
up the cordon, and after cones had been placed but before the patrol
had a chance to put out wire or signs, the patrol noticed a white and
orange taxi speeding toward them. The patrol used hand and arm signals,
shouting, and jumping up and down to get the vehicle to stop and to signal
Escalation of Force, but the taxi continued speeding toward them. The
patrol fired warning shots at the ground in front of the approaching
speeding vehicle, and then fired into the grill to disable it. The vehicle
did not reduce speed despite warning shots, visual signals, and the traffic
cones. The patrol then assumed the vehicle was a Vehicle Born Improvised
Explosive Devise and the sergeant ordered the gunner to engage lethal
fire, as earlier in the day intelligence had specified that a VBIED in
the form of an orange and white taxi would target coalition forces. The
taxi then hit a stationary bus and the driver was killed. Because the
patrol assumed the taxi was an VBIED, EOD was called to the scene and
the vehicle was blown up. It was later determined that the taxi was not
a VBIED.

This file is composed of additional
items from the Army 15-6 investigation relating to 33955-33987. These
are sworn statements from patrol members who were present at the June
21, 2006, incident. A majority of the information is redacted due to
both illegible text and (b)(2) FOIA exemptions.

This file is composed of additional
items from the Army 15-6 investigation relating to 33955-33987. More
statements from those present at the incident described in 33955-33987
and 33988-34027. Includes the spot report referenced in many of the statements
that warned three Vehicle Born Improvised Explosive Devices located in
Abu Dashir were thought to be targeting US Forces. The majority of the
documents are redacted for illegibility and FOIA exemptions.

One page from an Army 15-6
investigation. Only thing that can be gleaned is that the reviewing Brigadier
General approves the finding of the brigade commander except in one respect
- which is redacted - and remands.

One page from an Army 15-6
investigation. Only thing that can be gleaned is that the page is stamped "11
Jul 2006" but the date of the incident is not indicated. Indicates
that after the incident, the Platoon Leader decided to take the entire
patrol to the nearest National Police checkpoint to bring the NP back
to the scene, because after the recent abduction of the "2/101 Soldiers," he
decided not to leave a lone vehicle at the site. When the patrol returned
to the site, the body of a local national had been removed from the scene
(the page does not indicate how the national was killed.) The signing
Brigadier General indicates that if the family of the deceased was ever
identified, they would consider a foreign claim act or a condolence payment
for the death.

This file is composed of an
Army 15-6 investigation relating to the killing of an Iraqi civilian.
Patrol was conducting a search of a possible Improvised Explosive Device
at a traffic circle and had set up a checkpoint. A van swerved past a
stopped car and through the checkpoint. Patrol gave verbal warning but
the van did not slow. One sergeant fired warning shots. The vehicle did
not slow, and another sergeant fired disabling shots at the grill and
tires of the van. The vehicle still did not slow, and the sergeant fired
kill shots, killing the driver and passenger. Patrol believed the van
was a possible Vehicle Born Improvised Explosive Device.

This file is composed of an
Army 15-6 investigation relating to the killing of an Iraqi civilian.
Patrol had set up a road block to investigate a possible Vehicle Born
Improvised Explosive Devise. A man drove his vehicle through the roadblock,
ignoring flashing lights, and the shouts to stop of the patrol's interpreter
on a bullhorn. Warning shots were fired, which the man also ignored.
The right tire of the vehicle was hit by a gunshot, and the vehicle kept
driving. At that point, more shots were fired into the cab of the vehicle.
The driver's head was just grazed by a bullet, but the passenger was
killed. Afterwards, the vehicle was found to not be a VBIED or a threat.

This file is composed of an
Army 15-6 investigation into the wounding of an Iraqi civilian. Two US
Forces' platoons were conducting a search of an area which contained
a suspected Improvised Explosive Devise. Platoon members observed a car
speeding towards them, in spite of the blockade and warning lights. Warning
shots were fired into the grill of the car, but it did not stop. More
shots were fired at the car. The car stopped, the driver got out and
collapsed. While other platoon members conducted security on the other
passengers in the vehicle, the medic administered aid to the wounded
driver. He then was transported to a hospital, where the medic did a
medical hand-off to the doctors there.

This file is composed of an
Army 15-6 investigation into the killing of Iraqi civilian. At night,
a US Forces' four-vehicle patrol was stopped in front of a house where
an Improvised Explosive Devise trigger device had been found earlier,
and the patrol leader was speaking with the family inside. Florescent
lights lined the street, making the patrol visible to traffic. A van
without headlights illuminated traveled directly towards one of the patrol
vehicles. A sergeant tried to get the driver's attention, but the vehicle
continued driving towards him. The sergeant then fired warning shots
at the van, which then accelerated. He then fired directly at the driver,
the van slammed into the patrol vehicle and stopped. The van was later
found to not be a Vehicle Born Improvised Explosive Devise and the driver
was unarmed. The driver was fatally wounded by the gunfire. There was
a "fossel" payment later made to the driver's son and wife.

This file is composed of an
Army 15-6 investigation into the killing and wounding of Iraqi civilians.
During a combat patrol four local nationals were killed and two were
wounded. While investigating a possibly Vehicle Born Improvised Explosive
Devise, the patrol established "hasty" traffic control points
(TCPs). A car matching the description of the possible VBIED approached
the patrol. The patrol attempted to use lights to alert the vehicle,
to no effect. The patrol then fired warning shots, to no effect. A second
series of warning shots was fired with no effect, and the vehicle maintained
a consistent speed. The patrol then directed machine gun fire at the
engine block in order to disable the vehicle; when that did not have
an effect, lethal force was used. The vehicle then crashed. At that point,
the patrol was engaged by small arms fire from buildings surrounding
the area. Once the fire subsided, the patrol went to assess the casualties
in the vehicle. Subsequent investigations determined the patrol acted
appropriately, but that US Forces should work more extensively with local
leaders on military vehicle recognition and procedure.

This file is composed of additional
items from the Army 15-6 investigation relating to 34241-34260, and includes
sworn statements from patrol members. The Iraqi civilians who died included
a man, boy, woman, and girl. The two wounded were women. A small male
child was also in the vehicle, and was uninjured.

This file is composed of an
Army 15-6 investigation relating to the killing of an Iraqi civilian
and the wounding of an Iraqi civilian. A US Forces' patrol was in a residential
area, attempting to take photographs of an earlier incident involving
an Improvised Explosive Devise. Two men walked out of a nearby building
towards the US Forces, and an Iraqi Army (IA) soldier who was assisting
in the mission shouted at the local nationals to stop. The two men continued
walking towards the US Forces and IA soldier. The IA soldier fired two
warning shots to the left of the two men, who continued walking towards
them. Because it was dark, the soldiers could not see the men well, and
one lifted his hand over his head, as if he had a possible weapon. The
US soldiers then fired at the men. One man was killed, one man was wounded.

This file is composed of an
Army 15-6 investigation into the killing of Iraqi civilians. A presence
patrol was being conducted by US Forces. A vehicle was traveling north,
away from the patrol. It then came to a quick stop, and started to drive
backwards towards the patrol at a high rate of speed. One warning shot
was fired, and the vehicle halted. Two young females inside had been
hit. They were taken to a hospital, where one girl was pronounced dead
on arrival. The other girl was kept overnight. Investigation found that
the soldiers acted appropriately in their Escalation of Force. A condolence
payment of $2,500 per incident, for a total of $5,000, was approved.

This file is composed of parts
of an Army 15-6 investigation into the killing of an Iraqi civilian.
Army review finds that the death of a male Iraqi civilian because of
a bullet to the head warrants compensation. No effort has been made to
compensate the family of the deceased because his identity is unknown.
According to the Army review, a vehicle was aggressively driving towards
their position. In an attempt to stop the vehicle, warning shots were
fired at the bumper of the vehicle. However the vehicle increased its
speed and the gunner was given permission to use "disabling shots." The
Army Review notes that in many Escalation of Force engagements local
citizens claim that the driver of the vehicle panicked when fired upon.
According to the Army review, this explains the acceleration and erratic
driving and the panicked driving is interpreted by soldiers as a hostile
act or display of hostile intent.

This file is composed of additional
parts of the Army 15-6 investigation into the killing of Iraqi civilian
relating to 34375-34390. File includes the Serious Incident Report and
witness statements. There is no new relevant information in this file.

This file is composed of an
Army 15-6 investigation into the killing of an Iraqi civilian. According
to an Army memorandum, US Forces soldiers fired at an oncoming car when
it refused to heed warning shots and hand signals to stop. The multiple
gunshots resulted in the death of the driver of the car, an Iraqi national,
and disabled the vehicle. Further a young Iraqi boy was wounded. He sustained
two gunshots to his left leg and his right leg was grazed by a bullet.
The boy's grandfather brought him to the soldiers who administered first
aid and then proceeded to CASEVAC the two to FOB Liberty TMC. Not clear
whether compensation granted.

This file is composed of additional
parts of the Army 15-6 investigation into the killing of an Iraqi civilian
relating to 34405-34424. Includes a compilation of reports from soldiers
that reiterate the incident. There no new relevant information in this
file.

This file is composed of an
Army 15-6 investigation into the killing of an Iraqi civilian. A male
Iraqi civilian was witnessed leaving a bag (about the size of a duffel
bag) emitting a heat signature in an Improvised Explosive Device hot
after curfew hours. Upon the consensus of the soldiers in charge, the
use of deadly force was authorized as the Iraqi civilian had engaged
in behavior consistent with someone who was exhibiting hostile intentions.
The civilian was killed as a result of the multiple gunshots fired at
him. Upon securing the location, the soldiers were able to identify the
civilian using a picture identification found in his wallet. The bag
that was suspected to be holding an explosive device was only holding
metal cans. According to this Army Memorandum, the civilian's loss of
life should not be compensated because he was breaking the curfew and
his activities were "questionable at the very least."

This file is composed of additional
parts of the Army 15-6 investigation into the killing of an Iraqi civilian
relating to 34447-34460 and contains witness statements, and determines
that the US Forces soldiers actions were in accordance with the Rules
of Engagement.

This file is composed of an
Army 15-6 investigation relating to the killing of an Iraqi civilian.
During a patrol, a US Forces' company commander saw who believed to be
a man suspected of robbery, kidnapping, extrajudicial killings and supplying/emplacing
Improvised Explosive Devices. Upon the company commander making eye contact
with the civilian man, the man turned and ran. The commander and his
interpreter pursued the civilian man on foot shouting orders to stop
running in both English and Arabic. As the man entered an alleyway, the
company commander fired warning shots in the air. The man did not heed
these shots and the company commander shot the man four times in the
back. The man died on his way to the hospital and no contraband/weapons
were found on his body or in the area. According to the Army Executive
Summary, the man posed no threat at the time of the shooting but the
chase and the alley made for a volatile situation. According the Executive
Summary, the company commander's actions were justified.

This file is composed of additional
parts of the Army 15-6 investigation relating to the killing of an Iraqi
civilian relating to 34476-34492, and is composed of pictures, and statements
made to witnesses.

This file is composed of an
Army 15-6 investigation relating to the killing of an Iraqi civilian.
The file is composed of a number of US Forces soldier witness statements
describing the following incident. A patrol was traveling north on the
soughbound side to avoid traffic. The patroal stayed to the right to
and the head of the patrol was waiving traffic over to the shoulder area.
A white Toyota approached the patrol, initially appearing as if though
it too would pull over like the other vehicles but then allegedly darted
back out into the same lane and drove in the same lane as the patrol.
The patrol then shot at the vehicle twice, killing the male Iraqi occupant.
The patrol then stopped at the scene until the local police and Iraqi
investigators arrived. An interview with the soldier who fired the shots
contains the following comment: "I feel a lot of remorse for the
[Local National's] family but I had no choice to shoot." There is
no note in the file about whether compensation was paid or whether a
claim was filed.

This file is composed of an
Army 15-6 investigation into the killing of an Iraqi civilian. A male
Iraqi civilian walked through a gate that was marked in Arabic as an
entranceway for Coalition Forces. According to the investigation, the
sign on the gate had successfully deterred Iraqi civilians from entering
for approximately eight months. US Forces' soldiers attempted to deter
the man from continuing forward through hand gestures and yelling. The
Iraqi civilian did not stop and continued walking although he acknowledged
the soldiers by making movements across his chest. Warning shots were
fired to the front of the Iraqi civilian and into a barrier. The man
did not heed these shots and continued walking close to a barrier wall.
The view of the soldiers on the rooftop was obstructed and they could
only see the Iraqi civilian's upper torso. At a certain point the man
stopped walked and remained stationary and a soldier on his own volition
and without authorization fired one fatal shot into the Iraqi civilian's
torso because he believed that the man's actions posed an imminent threat.
Army investigation found no specific wrong doing because COP Callahan
was at heightened alert at the same and the markers on the gate had successfully
deterred Iraqi civilians from entering for some months. The Army investigation
did state that through the investigation some soldiers "stated that" the
soldier who shot the Iraqi civilian "had a history of voicing his
dislike for Iraq and Iraqis in both a serious and joking manner; most
notably a few months prior to the shooting [the soldier the soldier who
shot the Iraqi civilian] stated that 'he wanted to kill Iraqis.’" In
response to this, the investigator wrote "While it is possible that
[the soldier who shot the Iraqi civilian] has a genuine dislike for Iraq
and Iraqis, I could find no evidence that these negative beliefs influences
[the soldier who shot the Iraqi civilian] to employ deadly force against
the LN on 22 October 2007." The investigator further wrote that "[a]lthough
there is some evidence that [the soldier who shot the Iraqi civilian]
is vocal in his dislike for Iraq and Iraqis, this evidence is no sufficient
to find that these morally questionable beliefs were a factor on 22 October
2007."

This file is composed of additional
documents relating to the Army 15-6 investigation into the killing of
an Iraqi civilian in re 34573-34590. This document offers a number of
relevant questions, including: Was the Iraqi national mentally disabled?
Was he deaf and thus unable to hear the warning shoots? Did the warning
shots kick up dust to make it apparent? Were his hand movements indications
that he was unarmed?

This file is composed of additional
documents relating to the Army 15-6 investigation into the killing of
an Iraqi civilian in re 34573-34590. Document is composed of transcripts
of interviews conducted with soldiers who were at COP Callahan in the
vicinity of the shooting, or watching the shooting through a camera.
It is important to note that soldiers disagreed with the decision to
shoot the Iraqi civilian because they believed that he did not at all
pose a threat to COP Callahan. One soldier stated: "From my vantage
point the LN (local national) made every attempt to show CF he was not
a threat[.]" Additionally, it is unknown to the soldiers interviewed
whether the Iraqi civilian's family was ever contacted.

This file is composed of additional
parts of the Army 15-6 investigation relating to the killing of an Iraqi
civilian relating to 34573-34590, and is composed of witness statements.
There is no new relevant information to add.

This file is composed of additional
parts of the Army 15-6 investigation relating to the killing of an Iraqi
civilian relating to 34573-34590, and is composed of witness statements.
There is no new relevant information to add.

This file is composed of additional
parts of the Army 15-6 investigation relating to the killing of an Iraqi
civilian relating to 34573-34590, and is composed of witness statements.
There is no new relevant information to add.

This file is composed of additional
parts of the Army 15-6 investigation relating to the killing of an Iraqi
civilian relating to 34573-34590, and is composed of witness statements.
There is no new relevant information to add.

This file is composed of an
Army 15-6 investigation relating to the killing of an Iraqi civilian.
A C23 vehicle was hit by an Improvised Explosive Device en route. The
remaining vehicles and US Forces' soldiers positioned themselves to pull
security and support the damaged vehicle. Approximately three minutes
later, a flatbed truck was seen approaching the soldiers' position. The
truck did not respond to hand signals, verbal warnings or warning shots.
Since the truck did not heed the soldiers and seemed to accelerate, soldiers
fired approximately three rounds into the truck. The truck stopped and
the soldiers waited for further support to arrive before approaching
the truck. Upon checking the vehicle, they saw that the Iraqi civilian
had suffered a head wound, two torso wounds and appeared dead. Army investigators
found that the soldiers were justified in taking action and no actions
be taken against them. Further the report states that the unit will coordinate
for a solatia/condolence payment to the immediate family but does not
state if it actually occurred.

This file is composed of additional
parts of the Army 15-6 investigation relating to the killing of an Iraqi
civilian relating to 34735-34759. This report reiterates the findings
in the previous documents but also states that there was a female Iraqi
civilian in the car and she suffered graze wounds. According to the report
the Army would coordinate a solatia/condolence payment for her.

This file is composed of an
Army 15-6 investigation into the wounding of an Iraqi civilian woman,
and the death of an Iraqi civilian man. A US Forces patrol was doing
a clearance patrol and were trying to keep traffic away from the patrol.
A car approached the patrol and three shots were fired. The car veered
off and hit another car and then the gate of a house. The driver of the
car was a taxi car driver who later died in the hospital from his wounds.
The passenger was an Iraqi woman who was a school teacher, she was injured
but the file does not say whether she recovered from her injuries. The
file contains witness statements from US Forces soldiers who thought
the car was a vehicle born improvised explosive device. There is also
a hand written translation from an Iraqi witness. There is no mention
of compensation.

This file is composed of additional
parts of the Army 15-6 investigation relating to the killing of an Iraqi
civilian and the wounding of another Iraqi civilian relating to 34827-34855.
The file is composed of pictures and slides relating to the incident.

Photographs of a crash scene,
wherein a taxi crashed through a gate after shots were fired at it, the
third shot going through its windshield. Iraqi police responded to the
crash scene for "Consequence Management." The photographs are
marked as "Exhibit U." In the corner of the photos is the marking "EOF
w/ LN DEATH." No further information on the incident or the victim
is provided.

Screenshots of MND-B claims
database entries for three separate condolence payment claims. On September
19, 2007, an Iraqi man was shot in error by Coalition Forces while on
duty at a Sons of Iraq checkpoint. His father requested compensation
under the Foreign Claims Act for the death of his son. His request for
$2,700 was denied, but he was subsequently paid $2,500 as a condolence
payment when it was determined that combat activity by CF was the proximate
cause of his claim. On January 15, 2007, a Coalition Forces airstrike
killed an Iraqi man. His wife requested compensation under the Foreign
Claims Act for the death of her husband and damage to her house. Her
request for $15,000 was denied, but she was subsequently paid $5,000
as a condolence payment when it was determined that combat activity by
CF was the proximate cuase of her claim. On January 12, 2008, an Iraqi
man was killed and his vehicle ruined in an accident with a CF envoy.
His wife requested compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for the
death of her husband and damage to the vehicle. Her request for $15,000
was denied, as it was determined that there was not enough evidence to
prove proximate cause.

Correspondence between officers
regarding the death of Reuters journalists, wherein one of the writers
asked, "had you all planned to pay a condolence payment to the families
of these two employees?" The remainder of the correspondence is
redacted.

Related to 34900-34916, 34917-34928,
34929-34948, 34949-34968, and 34969-34975. Claim by an Iraqi civilian
for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for the shooting death
of her husband. On December 25, 2006, an infantry battalion, acting on
information that a Kurdish individual was being held hostage in a house,
forced entry into a house adjacent to the target house. Upon entry, the
sergeant saw a partial face and a revolver hiding behind a door; the
revolver barrel cycled three times but did not fire. The sergeant fired
seven rounds and proceeded into the house, at which point he found an
elderly man who had been hit in the jaw by a bullet ricochet and his
wife sitting near him. After being provided medical care at the scene,
the injured man was transported in stable condition to a hospital, where
he fell into a coma and died after undergoing surgery. Members of the
battalion visited the wife two times after the incident. The man's son-in-law
filed a claim on behalf of his mother-in-law, claiming that the soldiers
fired without warning and his mother-in-law was not with her husband
at the time he was transported from the house and was thus left in further
anguish because of their separation and not knowing where he was taken.
In his letter, the son-in-law laments the lack of compassion and "unprofessional" behavior
shown by troops in activities he viewed as criminal, and requests a formal
apology. An Army Regulation 15-6 investigation ensued. The investigating
officer's recommendations are redacted, but the reviewing officer recommended
that the woman be paid condolence payments of $2,500 for the death of
her husband and $2,500 for the damage to her house, for a total of $5,000,
since the incident resulted from combat operations and therefore "a
claim against the United States is not a viable option." No mention
of whether such payment was actually made.

Related to 34900-34916, 34917-34928,
34929-34948, 34949-34968, and 34969-34975. This contains the U.S. Embassy's
response to the family's letter, which, after stating that their letter
has been forwarded to the White House, State Department, and U.S. Embassy
in Baghdad, ends with "You have been a fine and valued partner for
us here in (redacted) and we know how well you have been serving your
country. We are very sorry that this very unfortunate incident has occurred
and taken away a loved one. You and your family are in our prayers." This
also contains a summary of the incident and the victim, redacted pictures
of the target house, the TOC log of the incident, and the sworn statement
of the commanding officer, parts of the AR 15-6 investigation. The statement
notes that the only information acted on was the tip, and that no further
intelligence was gathered beyond what the officer already knew about
the area.

Related to 34900-34916, 34917-34928,
34929-34948, 34949-34968, and 34969-34975. This is witness statements
of the soldiers involved in the 12/25/06 incident, included in the AR
15-6 investigation. One statement noted that "most people outside
after curfew are suspect of criminal actions." Still no mention
of whether any compensation was paid to the victim's family.

Related to 34900-34916, 34917-34928,
34929-34948, 34949-34968, and 34969-34975. This is further witness statements
of the soldiers involved in the 12/25/06 incident, included in the AR
15-6 investigation. Further details include that the soldiers involved
were given only 30-45 minutes to plan prior to embarking on the mission,
and that the pistol that the deceased pointed at the sergeant was not
loaded. This document also contains a memorandum depicting facts garnered
from a phone conversation between the investigating officer and the battalion
captain, which noted that is proper for troops to search adjacent houses
when a target house is found to be a "dry hole" (absent the
anticipated criminal activity). Still no mention of whether any compensation
was paid to the victim's family.

Related to 34900-34916, 34917-34928,
34929-34948, 34949-34968, and 34969-34975. This is pictures from the
incident scene, included in the AR 15-6 investigation, depicting the
damage done to the gate and the bullet holes and ricochet marks found
throughout the house. Also included is a memorandum of a conversation
between the investigating officer and the major executive officer of
the batallion, which notes that the decision to force entry into the
non-target house was based on the time sensitive nature of the tip, that
often details (such as addresses) in tips are inaccurate, and the house
was the only other house on the street with lights on at 0100 in the
morning. The sergeant waited until the victim fired his (empty) pistol
before firing back, wanting to positively identify the weapon and review
the Rules Of Engagement in his head prior to firing. Still no mention
of whether any compensation was paid to the victim's family.

Related to 349976-36016 and
35017-35030. This is the AR 15-6 investigation (with some portions redacted)
into the death of an Iraqi civilian, shot by a sniper patrol. On June
30, 2007, after an after-curfew tank patrol of an area referred to as "Ambush
Alley" - where Improvised Explosive Devices and insurgent activity
were prevalent - a man was seen entering the street with what snipers
positively identified as a rifle. The man was shot and brought inside
the courtyard from which he had emerged, where an AK-47 was found. Soldiers
searched the house without speaking significantly with the family and
found a shotgun and ammunition. The victim was provided with medical
care and underwent surgery but died. The body was not properly identified
at the hospital and its whereabouts (and the victim's status) were not
communicated to the family. The family testified that the victim was
repairing a generator and that the "rifle" identified by the
snipers was actually a battery. The Commanding General's letter to the
family offers condolences for, "in particular, the errors and difficulty
in returning the body to the family for proper care and respect." No
mention of whether a claim was filed (other than for a copy of the investigation
under FOIA) or any compensation was provided to the family of the deceased.

Related to 349976-36016 and
35017-35030. This is the continuation of the AR 15-6 investgation into
the 06/30/07 incident, including memoranda and e-mail correspondence
between officers. Parts of the 15-6 are redacted. In one draft of the
inquiry officer's memo, he writes, "It is inconclusive whether or
not he was an insurgent based on his activity and location alone however,
based on his family's inquiry into the matter, I suspect he was not." This
statement was removed from a following draft. Condolence payment to the
family was recommended by the inquiry officer, but it is unclear whether
it was paid. The e-mails discuss a website set up by a relative of the
victim in the U.S. requesting aid in locating the victim, and ask whether
attached photos of the victim appear to be the man shot by troops in
the incident in question. One e-mail notes, "Does he really look
like an insurgent to you?? It's an outrage, and must be investigated." Still
no mention of whether any compensation was paid to the victim's family.

Condolence payment for the
death of a female Iraqi civilian. On November 27, 2007, a female bank
employee, was commuting to work on a bus which entered an area in which
large vehicles were prohibited. When the driver did not stop after US
Forces attempted Escalation Of Force measures, US Forces engaged the
bus and the victim was killed. The attorney's memorandum notes that the
victim had no control over the bus and was not at fault. The memorandum
concurs with the brigade commander's "reasonable" request to
pay $10,000 as a condolence payment because of the victim's line of employment
and income. The incident's ineligibility as a FCA claim is noted because
of the combat exclusion. No mention of whether payment was actually made
to the victim's family.

Related to 34900-34916, 34917-34928,
34929-34948, 34949-34968, and 34969-34975. Condolence payment to the
victim's family of $2,500 for the loss of the family member and $1,500
for damage to the house, totaling $4,000, is authorized with Commander's
Emergency Relief Fund funds.

Related to 34976-35016 and
35016-35030. Correspondence between the Staff Judge Advocate and an unknown
(identity redacted) party in Cambridge, England, discussing the AR 15-6
investigation of the 06/30/07, incident in Ameriya, Baghdad, Iraq. The
unknown party acknowledges and appreciates the extensiveness of the investigation
and the Commanding General's letter of condolence to the family, but
notes that the victim's family will be sending him their own letter,
which finds fault with certain aspects of the investigation's results
and asks for the investigation to be re-opened. The party asks for condolence
payment to the family to be considered in an amount greater than $2,500,
due to the dignity and modesty of the family (which does not ask for
compensation in the forthcoming letter, only that justice for the victim
be achieved). The unknown party believes "that a generous compensation
payment would go at least some way to affirming, in the family's mind,
the coalition forces' commitment to justice."

Related to 34900-34916, 34917-34928,
34929-34948, 34949-34968, 34969-34975, and 35035-35035. This contains
a letter to the victim's family stating that the AR 15-6 investigation
into the 12/25/06 incident in Baghdad had begun, and internal e-mails
and memoranda clarifying the answers to certain questions in the investigation.
One e-mail (written after previous recommendations and authorizations)
notes that no condolence payment had yet been paid as the unit was waiting
to hear if the Division wished to pay more or to have someone else deliver
the payment. The e-mail asks for advice as to whether the unit should
proceed with payment.

15-6 Investigation. On December
31, 2007, troops engaged in a training exercise in a building on the
COP Blackfoot firing range. While the exercise was ongoing, the Command
Post received a call that someone had been shot south of the firing range.
The victim, a civilian who had been traveling on foot to pay a bill,
was found dead at the scene. His identity was garnered from talking with
nearby locals; the victim's cell phone and money were collected, and
his body was handed over to his family. An AR 15-6 investigation ensued.
Parts of the AR 15-6 are redacted. The investigation found that it was "probable" that
the victim's death was the result of fire from the weapons range, as
there were inadequate controls to prevent locals from entering the range.
No ceasefire orders were made upon the victim's entry into the range
because his position was outside of unaided visual detection range. The
Captain and the battalion commander were negligent in failing to certify
the range. The battalion commander also failed to conduct risk management
for the range, and the range safety officers operated an unsafe range.
The legal review of the AR 15-6 noted that some evidence showed that
the victim may have been killed earlier in the day by someone other than
COP Blackfoot range personnel, but that the condition of the body and
other factors support the finding that the victim "probably" died
from a round from the range. The findings of simple negligence also did
not satisfy the elements of negligent homicide. The investigating officer's
recommendations are redacted, and the decision as to whether a claims
payment should be made to the family was remanded to the battalion commander.
No mention of whether any compensation was paid to the victim's family.

Related to 35054-35079. This
is the event timeline, the SIR, redacted photos, and witness statements
from the 12/31/07 incident, included in the AR 15-6 investigation. The
commanding officer's statement details his insufficient knowledge of
the range and failure to inspect it and conduct a risk assessment prior
to the training exercise. Still no mention of whether any compensation
was paid to the victim's family.

Related to 35054-35079 and
35079-35096. This is further witness statements and the Eagle Log from
the December 31, 2007, incident, included in the AR 15-6 investigation.
Still no mention of whether any compensation was paid to the victim's
family.

Related to 35054-35079, 35079-35096,
and 35097-35123. This is further witness statements from the 12/31/07
incident, included in the AR 15-6 investigation. The medic on scene noted
that the condition of the body was not consistent with a body that had
been shot in the past thirty minutes, but other witnesses testified that
they did not know of a phone call regarding the body coming in before
the range went hot. Still no mention of whether any compensation was
paid to the victim's family.

Related to 35054-35079, 35079-35096,
35097-35123, and 35170-35188. This is further witness statements and
e-mails from the 12/31/07 incident, included in the AR 15-6 investigation.
The statements detail the timeline of events for the troops involved
in the training exercise at the range. Still no mention of whether any
compensation was paid to the victim's family.

15-6 Investigation. On January
23, 2007, a US Forces convoy was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device
and then exposed to small arms fire while attempting to recover casualties
from an earlier IED strike. The platoon did not return fire after either
IED strike, but conducted clearing operations of suspected Anti-Iraqi
Forces activity in the vicinity of the earlier blast site without knowledge
of any local national casualties. The following day the platoon received
word that an Iraqi civilian child had been shot and killed. The victim's
birth and death certificates were provided to US personnel. An AR 15-6
investigation ensued, which determined that the child was killed by ricocheted
bullets from coalition firing. The investigating officer's recommendations
are redacted. No mention of whether any compensation was paid to the
victim's family.

Related to 35189-35207. This
is the continuation of the AR 15-6 investigation of the January 23, 2007,
death of an Iraqi child. The commander's inquiry report notes that "Many
of the tribal leaders are hoping that we take care of [the child's father]
to show the Coalition's good intentions towards the people of the area." However,
the commander did not give the victim's father a claims card, as it would "disrespect
him and his family," but has visited the man since the incident.

Related to 35189-35207 and
35208-35228. This is the legal review of the AR 15-6 investigation and
the summary of facts, the majority of which is redacted. The investigating
officer's, and the reviewing officer's, recommendations are redacted.
No mention of whether compensation was paid to the victim's family.

15-6 Investigation. On February
22, 2007, US Forces were redirecting traffic around the site of an Improvised
Explosive Devise strike when a van driven by the victim failed to follow
the new traffic pattern. After their hand signals and verbal warnings
were ignored, the security personnel fired a warning shot, at which point
the van accelerated towards the HUMVEE. A shot was fired into the van's
engine, attempting to disable it, but the van continued to accelerate.
At that point, the security personnel fired a single shot into the driver's
side windshield that struck and killed the driver. An AR 15-6 investigation
ensued. Parts of the AR 15-6 are redacted. The investigation found that
in this Escalation Of Force incident, the decision to use lethal force
was justified by the hostile intent garnered from the driver's behavior,
and escalation of force procedures were properly used to eliminate the
threat. However, the SPCs and PFCs were left to make such decisions on
their own, as their commanding officers were engaged in other activities,
and there were insufficient ground markings that could have provided
visual cues to the driver to prevent the incident from turning lethal
- specifically, more traffic cones should have been available. It remains
unclear why the driver behaved as he did. The investigator's recommendations
are redacted. No mention of whether any compensation was paid to the
victim's family.

15-6 Investigation. On November
4, 2006, US Forces opened fire on a white Kia van that it suspected to
be a Vehicle Born Improived Explosive Device. The patrol had stopped
traffic when the van moved around the stopped vehicles and headed towards
the lead vehicle of the patrol. The van did not respond to the crew's
hand signals to stop but continued to speed towards the patrol, at which
point the vehicle's gunner opened fire. The van crashed into the lead
vehicle. After being hit, the patrol vehicle moved along until the area
was secured, at which time medical attention was given to the van driver,
who died en route to the hospital. No VBIED was found or detonated in
the van. An AR 15-6 investigation ensued for the escalation of force
incident. Parts of the 15-6 are redacted. The investigation found that
in the area where VBIED threats had been frequent, the soldiers took
all necessary steps to avoid a lethal escalation of force engagement
with an Iraqi local national with a perceived hostile intent. No negligence
was found on the part of the soldiers, and the investigating officer
instructs the incident to be used as "a valuable training scenario." No
mention of whether any compensation was paid to the victim's family.

Unclear what type of claim
this relates to. On March 10, 2007, a patrol was moving at slow speed
and with white lights on because of low visibility. A white van, traveling
at high speeds, crashed into the gun tube of the second vehicle in the
patrol. The local national family traveling in the van was taken to the
hospital, where a female passenger died as a result of injuries sustained
in the accident. The commnader's inquiry found that the patrol was moving
at a safe speed and proceeding with caution, given the limited visibility
conditions. Conversely, the van's driver was inattentive to his surroundings,
and his action's caused the accident. The investigating officer's recommendations
are redacted. However, the battalion commander disagreed with the finding
that the van driver's actions were the sole cause of the accident. No
mention of whether any compensation was paid to the victim's family or
whether any further investigation occurred.

Related to 34976-35016, 35016-35030,
35036-35038, and 35046-35053. This is e-mail correspondence surrounding
the 06/30/07 incident, requesting that a formal AR 15-6 investigation
be done to supplement the informal commander's inquiry. The commander's
inquiry was initially noted in error as occurring on July 3, but was
then matched to the June 30 incident.

Related to 34900-34916, 34917-34928,
34929-34948, 34949-34968, 34969-34975, 35035-35035, and 35039-35045.
This is a series of e-mails requesting further information and an AR
15-6 investigation into the December 25, 2006, incident. Although an
AR 15-6 investigation did not seem necessary at the time, it is now appropriate
to do one. One writer notes that "if we have not done so, a solatia
payment to the family, along with our formal apology and condolences,
seems like an appropriate gesture." The first page of this set is
virtually unreadable, but appears to say that "This is not routine
or desirable" given "the nature of the environment we are in," and "This
is going to grow."

Related to 34976-35016, 35016-35030,
35036-35038, 35046-35053, and 35325-35334. This is the Executive Summary
of the 06/30/07 incident in Ameriya. The investigating officer determines
that the US Forces acted according to the rules of engagement because
of the perceived hostile intent on the part of the Iraqi national. A
condolence payment has not been paid but is recommended by the investigating
officer.

Related to 35321-35322. This
is the Executive Summary of the March 10, 2007, incident. Further details
show that there were three civilian passengers in the van, and that the
female passenger (the driver's wife) died of head trauma at Al Kinde
Hospital later that night. On 04/17/07, the commander approved a $7,500
payment to the victim's family. The investigating officer recommended
that no actions be taken against the soldiers involved herein, and that
in the future, patrols carry accident forms in both Arabic and English
to collect information at accident scenes. The battalion commander did
not agree that the accident was solely the fault of the van's driver,
but he stopped short of assigning blame to the soldiers.

Unclear what type of claim
this relates to. On July 13, 2007, US Forces rear security vehicles lost
contact with their convoy and began traveling with another convoy, when
they were struck by an Improvised Explosive Device. One commander identified
the triggerman and began to fire, but his weapon jammed, at which point
he turned to the vehicle's gun and engaged ten to twelve Anti-Iraqi Forces
who had emerged. After the convoy began moving again, one of the rear
vehicles was struck by a second IED, followed by small arms attacks from
two-three man AIF teams. The crew was forced to engage them with the
vehicle's gun. The investigating officer determined that the addition
of the rear security vehicles onto the convoy created confusion and communication
problems, and that using the vehicle's gun likely caused greater collateral
damage than another weapon. An unknown number of Iraqi civilians were
killed or injured in the series of engagements. The battalion commander
directed a condolence payment of $30,000 to be paid to the family of
the victims.

Unclear what type of claim
this relates to. On August 22, 2007, a "military-aged" Iraqi
man was seen running with an AK-47 towards a target (redacted). Patrol
members shouted at him and fired disabling shots but he did not respond,
at which point the target's gunner (at the order of his commander) fired
three rounds at the man. Patrol members attempted to provide aid, but
the man was already dead. The weapon he was allegedly carrying was never
recovered. The investigating officer determined that the patrol was justified
in using deadly force because of the perceived hostile intent of the
man running with an AK-47. Condolence payment to the victim's family
was approved by the battalion commander but pending at the time of this
Executive Summary.

Condolence payment for death
of two Iraqi children. On July 25, 2007, two Iraqi civilian children
were shot and killed during an exchange of gunfire between US Forces
soldiers, Anti-Iraqi Forces, and volunteers. After receiving fire while
on patrol, the US Forces engaged the reedline, which they suspected to
be the enemy position. The volunteers followed suit. It is unclear by
whom the children were shot. The investigating officer found that the
children were in dead space not visible to the platoon, and that the
platoon took proper care to save the children. Condolence payments of
$2,500 were paid per decedent (total $5,000).

Condolence payment for the
deaths of two Iraqi children. On February 27, 2007, two Iraqi civilian
children were shot and killed during an exchange of gunfire between US
Forces and Anti-Iraqi Forces. While conducting a patrol, the US Forces
came under heavy fire from a large group of AIF. The US Forces engaged
and pursued the AIF until they took cover in the ground. They also stopped
firing when they encountered an unarmed man and woman waving to them,
who directed the soldiers to their teenage son, who had been shot in
the neck, and young daughter, who had a flesh wound to the neck and whose
finger had been shot. The son died on the scene, and the daughter later
succumbed to her wounds as well. The investigating officer found that
the local national deaths were unavoidable due to the low visibility
of the terrain where the firefight occurred. It was unclear whether the
children were shot by US Forces or AIF. The platoon captain returned
to the area and paid the victims' father $5,000 total as condolence payment
for the death of his children.

Condolence payment for death
of pregnant Iraqi woman and injury to her husband. On September 25, 2007,
a pregnant woman was killed and her husband injured by US Forces. While
on patrol in a familiar area, a vehicle gunner noticed a man whose behavior
was consistent with command-wire Improvised Explosive Devise placement
and informed his superiors. The patrol was given permission to engage.
The sergeant fired 250 rounds at the target until positive identification
was lost. An hour later, local residents informed the platoon of two
civilians who had been sleeping in a heavily vegetated area obscured
from the sergeant's line of sight. A pregnant woman had been shot in
the abdomen, neck, and chest, and her husband had been shot in the leg.
The woman and her unborn child died from her wounds. The investigating
officer determined that the engaging sergeant used a proportional amount
of force in response to the threat and did all he could to minimize collateral
damage. The platoon captain made a $5,500 condolence payment to the victim's
husband four days after the incident.

Condolence payment for death
of eight Iraqi civilians and two injuries to Iraqi civilians. On April
30, 2007, while attempting to engage a target, US Forces fired a round
that hit 380 meters west of the intended target, landing near a group
of civilians unloading sheep from a vehicle. Eight people were killed
and two were injured. The civilians were displaced persons, living in
a tent that was not identifiable in any of the terrain databases available
to the command. The investigating officer found that the crews acted
in accordance with proper procedures, but the proximate cause of the
short round, as determined by the IO, is redacted. Condolence payments
of $2,500 were paid to each of the families of the eight decedents. Payments
of $1,000 for injuries were made to three people, and $2,000 was paid
for property damage.

Condolence payment information
redacted. On June 28, 2007, after an Improvised Explosive Devise blast
that killed five soldiers, an after-curfer US Forces patrol encountered
an Iraqi man digging around the blast site, while two other men acted
as lookouts. Perceiving this as hostile behavior, the patrol engaged
the three men. One man was shot in the neck and treated at a hospital.
Another man, with a gunshot wound to the jaw, was evacuated by Iraqi
Army troops and died en route to the hospital. The status of the third
man is unknown. The investigating officer determined that the patrol
acted according to their Rules Of Engagement, as the behavior of the
three men amounted to hostile act and intent. The family of the man who
was shot in the neck asserted that he was digging to improve his garden.

Related to 35321-35322 and
35349-35349. This is the AR 15-6 investigation of the 03/10/07 incident.
The legal review finds that the van driver's negligence was not the sole
cause of the accident, as the patrol tanks were driving the wrong way
down the street and the lead tank did not radio the second tank about
the approaching van. The van's driver could not have anticipated that
the second tank would be turning its turret, and the gun tube impacted
the side of the van, not the front, indicating that the turret was rotated
into the van rather than the van driving into the gun tube. Further details
show that the passengers of the wounded tank did not realize that their
gun tube had been hit until informed by the other tank. The fatally injured
woman was evacuated by Iraqi police, while some of the van's passengers
walked away from the scene with their bags before police arrived. The
victim's husband and son, who had been traveling in the 14-passenger
taxi with her, went to the JSS some days later to file a report. A condolence
payment to the victim's husband of $7,500 ($2,500 each for injury to
the payee and his son, $2,500 for the death of his wife) was approved.

Related to 35399-35403, 35409-35409,
35410-35411, 35415-35419, 35466-35466. Unclear what type of claim this
relates to. Conflicting reports of a shooting of an Iraqi civilian outside
of his home. His family claims he had gone outside, unarmed, to fix a
generator and was shot by US Forces. The military account claims that
he shot at the soldiers first. According to the family possessions were
stolen from the family home following the shooting. The man died as a
result of his injuries. Not clear whether any compensation was paid

Related to 35399-35403, 35409-35409,
35410-35411, 35415-35419, 35466-35466. Email recognizing the ambiguity
of the details of the Iraqi civilian's death. Expresses satisfaction
that everything will be resolved in good faith.

Related to 35399-35403, 35409-35409,
35410-35411, 35415-35419, 35466-35466. Explains that the daughter provided
photos of the victim's body. Also explains that the surgeon who worked
on the case is due to rotate home on September 19.

Related to 35399-35403, 35409-35409,
35410-35411, 35415-35419, 35466-35466. Emails concerning the status of
condolence payments of $2,500 for death and $2,500 for property damage
for the victim's family. While the payments were recommended, it is unclear
if they were approved and/or if payment was made to the family.

This file is composed of a
screenshots of a database titled "MND-B Investigation Tracker." Most
of the entries are exempted under FOIA exemptions but five incidents
are described: (1) On October 23, 2007, an incident occurred, the incident
is described as follows "[Escalation of Force] incident. According
to the 2/C/FS SCR patrol leader, the lead gunner fired warning shots
as the vehicle approached." No other information is provided. (2)
On November 14, 2007, an incident descrbied as "non-combatant death/serious
injury in combat ops" "traveling to JSS Black Lion. 1x[Local
National] walked out in front of convoy and was struck by lead vehicle.
The lead vehicle attempted to stop as well as tried to maneuver around
the individual but was unable to do so. LN was killed upon impact caused
by severe head trauma. [Coalition Forces] medics tried to aid individual
[exempted text] transport victim to local hospotal." (3) On November
24, 2007, an Escalation of Force related ot Air is described as "[exempted
text] into the vehicle and then it crashed into barriers. 3/D/2-325 secured
the scene along with IP traffic police. The [Local National] driver was
killed by a had wound." Also states that "Pending DCG(O) review
at MND-B since 2 Jan 08." (4) On December 6, 2007 an "Maint
RSS [Escalation of Force]" occured where "one [Local National]
vehicle was appraoching at a high rate of speed. The gunner waved his
hands, signaled with a (white) [followed by exempted text]." Also
states "Approved MND-B CG 13 Dec 07, Forwarded to MND-B FP, MNC-1
FP, MNC-I Ad Law 14 Dec 07. Will be removed from 17 Jan 08 report." (5)
On December 31, 2007, the report lists that "2-2 SCR" reported
a "non-combatant death/serious injury in accident" described
as "at approximatley 1620 hours, 1st PLT/E Co began to fire at the
range located behind COP Blackfoot. [Exempted text.] Blackfoot went into
an immediate cease fire and the QRF was notified to the location to render
aid. The QRF arrived at the location on the [Local National] at 1650
hours and once on site reported that the LN was [Killed In Action]. LN
was reportedly paying a debt." There are no notes in the file to
indicate whether any compensation was paid under the Foreign Claims Act
or as a condolence payment, or that such was considered.

This file is composed of a
screenshots of a database titled "MND-B Investigation Tracker." Most
of the entries are exempted under FOIA exemptions but four incidents
are described: (1) On October 23, 2007 an "FS/2 SCR [Escalation
of Force]" occurred and is described as "A B/1-7CAV element
was reportedly stopped by the [Iraqi Army] at [checkpoint] [exempted
text] by a U.S. patrol and a child was killed. C/FS SCR failed to properly
report this EOF incident. According to the 2/C/FS SCR patrol leader,the
lead gunner fired warning shots as the vehcile approached." Also
states that "Approved, MND-B CG, 5 Dec 07. Forwarded to MND-B FP,
MNC-I FP, MNC-I Ad Law 6 Dec 07. Will be removed from 20 Dec 07 report." (2)
On November 14, 2007, Unit "1-28 IN" reported a "non-combatant
death/serious injury in combat ops" described as "TM 3/D/64
TC of vehicle reports convoy was traveling north [exempted text] Lion.
1xLN walked out in front of convoy and was struck by lead vehicle. The
lead vehicle attempted to stop as well as tried to maneuver around the
individual but was unable to do so. LN was killed upon impact caused
by severe head trauma. CF medics tried to provide aid to individual but
LN did not have a pulse and stopped breathing. Local IP Checkpoint (CP
545) provided SUV to transport victim to local hospital." Also states "pending
GC review at MND-B." (3) On November 24, 2007, Unit "2-325
Air" reported an Escalation of Force described as "[exempted
text] continued to approach. A shot was fired int the cab and it [exempted
text] barriers. 3/D/2-325 secured the scene along with IP traffic police.
The [Local National] driver was killed by a head wound." Also states "under
investigation." (4) On December 6, 2007, Unit "Maint RSS" reported
an Escalation of Force described as "2 SCR conducted EOF procedures
while conducting [exempted text]. LN vehicle was approaching at a high
rate of speed. The gunner waved his hands, signaled with a flashlight,
[exempted text] and 2 [Local Nationals] wounded." There are no notes
in the file to indicate whether any compensation was paid under the Foreign
Claims Act or as a condolence payment, or that such was considered.

This file is composed of a
screenshots of a database titled "MND-B Investigation Tracker." Most
of the entries are exempted under FOIA exemptions but five incidents
are described: (1) On October 23, 2007 Unit "FS/2 SCR" reported
an Escalation of Force described as "A B/1-7CAV element was reportedly
stopped by the [Iraqi Army] at [checkpoint] 14. IA reported that a truck
[exempted text] properly reported this EOF incident. According to the
2/CF/FS SCR patrol leader, the lead gunner fired warning shots as the
vehicle approached." Also states "forwarded to MND-B FP, MNC-I
FP, MNC-I Ad Law 6 Dec 07. Will remove from 24 Jan 08 report." (2)
On December 6, 2007, Unit "Maint RSS" reported an Escalation
of Force described as "ECP 3. One [Local National] vehicle was appraoching
at a high rate of speed. The gunner waved his hands, [exempted text]
wounded." Also states "Forwarded to MND-B FP, MNC-I FP, MNC-I
Ad Law 14 Dec 07. Will be removed from 24 Jan 08 report." (3) No
date appears, just the following partial description "[exempted
text] was fired. It continued so the guard fired a second shot into the
grill but it continued to [exempted text] the scene along with the IP
traffic police. The [Local National] was killed by a head wound." A
note on status simply states: "Jan 08", and under "open
or closed" states "nc O- Ad law." (4) No date appears,
just the following partial description "[exempted text] was wounded
and teken to the hospital by [Local Nationals]." A note on status
simply states: "Jan 08 report." (5) On November 14, 2007, Unit
I-28 IN" reported a "non-combatant death/serious injury in
combat ops" incident described as "[exempted text] vehicle.
The lead vehicle attempted to stop as well as tried to maneuver around
the individual but was unable to do so. [Local National] was killed upon
impact caused by severe head trauma. [Coaltion Forces] medics tried to
provide aid ot individual but LN did not have pulse and stopped breathing.
Local IP Checkpoint (CP 545 provided SUV to transport victim to local
hospital." Also states that "forwarded to MNC-I Ad Law, 16
Jan 08. Will remove from 24 Jan 08 report." There are no notes in
the file to indicate whether any compensation was paid under the Foreign
Claims Act or as a condolence payment, or that such was considered.

This file is composed of a
screenshots of a database titled "MND-B Investigation Tracker." Most
of the entries are exempted under FOIA exemptions but two incidents are
described: (1) On October 23, 2007, Unit "FS/2 SCR" reported
an Escalation of Force described as "A B/1-7CAV element was reportedly
stopped by the [Iraqi Army] at [checkpoint] [exempted text] at by a U.S.
patrol and a child was killed. C/FS SCR failed to properly report this
EOF incident. According to the 2/C/FS SCR patrol leader, the lead gunner
fired warning shots as the vehicle approached." Also states "Approved,
MND-B CG, 5 Dec 07. Forwarded to MND-B FP, MNC-I FP, MNC-I Ad Law 6 Dec
07. Will remove from 27 Dec 07 report." Appears to be a repeat of
the incident reported in 35431-35436. (2) On December 6, 2007, Unit "Maint
RSS" reported an Escalation of Force decribed as "2 SCR conducted
EOF procedures while conducting recovery [exempted text] was approaching
at a high rate of speed. The gunner waved his hands, signaled with a
flashlight, and then engaged with [exempted text]." Also states "Approved
MND-B CG 13 Dec 07. Forwarded to MND-B FP, MNC-I FP MNC-I Ad Law 14 Dec
07. Will be removed from 27 Dec 07 report." There are no notes in
the file to indicate whether any compensation was paid under the Foreign
Claims Act or as a condolence payment, or that such was considered.

This file is composed of a
screenshots of a database titled "MND-B Investigation Tracker." Most
of the entries are exempted under FOIA exemptions but five incidents
are described as follows: (1) On October 23, 2007, Unit "FS/2 SCR" reported
an Escalation of Force described as "A B/1-7CAV element was reportedly
stopped by the [Iraqi Army] at [checkpoint 14]. IA reported that a truck
moving on [exempted text] EOF incident. According to the 2/C/FS SCR patrol
leader, the dead gunner fired warning shots as the vehicle approached." Also
states "Approved, MND-B CG, 5 Dec 07. Forwarded to MND-B FP, MNC-1
FP, MNC-I Ad Law 6 Dec 07. Will remove from 10 Jan 08 report." Might
be repeat of 35420-35430. (2) On December 6, 2007, Unit "Maint RSS" reported
an Escalation of Force described as "One [Local National] vehicle
was approaching at a high rate of speed. The gunner waved his hands,
signaled with [exempted text].” Also states “Approved NMD-B
CG 13 Dec 07. Forwaded to MND-B FP, MNC-I FP, MNC-I Ad Law 14 Dec 07.
Will be removed from 10 Jan 08 report.” (3) On November 24, 2007,
Unit “2-325 Air” reported an Escalation of Force described
as “[exempted text] into the vehicle and then it crashed into barriers.
3/D/2-325 secured the scene along with IP traffic police. The [Local
National] driver was killed by a head wound.” (4) On November 14,
2007, Unit "1-28 IN" reported a "non-combatant death/serious
injury in combat ops" described as "[exempted text] traveling
to JSS Black Lion. 1xLN walked out in front of convoy and was struck
by lead vehicle. The lead vehicle attempted to stop as well as tried
to maneuver around the individual but was unable to do so. LN was killed
upon impact caused by severe head trauma. CF medics tried to provide
aid to individual but LN did not have a pulse and stopped breathing.
Local IP Checkpoint (CP 545) provided SUV to transport victim to local
hospital." (5) On December 31, 2007, the report lists that "E/94
BSB 2-4 IN" reported a "non-combatant death/serious injury
in accident" described as "at approximatley 1620 hours, 1st
PLT/E Co began to fire at the range located behind COP Blackfoot. [Exempted
text.] Blackfoot went into an immediate cease fire and the QRF was notified
to the location to render aid. The QRF arrived at the location on the
[Local National] at 1650 hours and once on site reported that the LN
was [Killed In Action]. LN was reportedly paying a debt." Appear
to be repeats of incidents reported in 35420-35430 and 35431-35436. There
are no notes in the file to indicate whether any compensation was paid
under the Foreign Claims Act or as a condolence payment, or that such
was considered.

News article about two Iraqi
Reuters employees were killed when an US Forces helicopter began random
attacks and struck their minivan. The recovered minivan was badly mangled,
with a large hole in the roof.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $2,500 for death of daughter
and $2,500 for damage to vehicle, after civilian mother's two children
were shot by US Forces who mistaken them for insurgents while playing
in the road in front of their home. Appears that claim denied under FCA
as file notes that condolence payment of $2,500 approved, though file
also notes that the amount was not paid as of December 8, 2007, and it's
not clear that payment was ever made.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for the death of four children
and property damage. Claimant's neighbor's house was bombed resulting
in heavy damage to claimant's own house and the death of four children.
Witness testimony confirms claimant's story. US Army denied FCA claim
because damage resulted from a combat operation. However, a condolence
payment of $2,500 was approved and paid.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $33,408 after victim's
house was bombed and his family killed. Claim was recommended for denial
because the house was allegedly lawfully targeted as suspected origin
of a mortar attack. Suggestion for denial also notes that claimant was
paid a condolence payment but does not note how much of a condolence
payment was made or when it was made.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under Foreign Claims Act for $5,000. Claimant alleges that
her husband was shot by stray bullets by US Forces. There were no eyewitnesses
and it is unclear who shot at whom. Claim recommended for denial due
to insufficient evidence and that the claim arose out of combat activity.
No reference to condolence payment.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under Foreign Claims Act for an unspecified amount. Claimant
alleges that his brother was working at a factory. There was an explosion
at the factory. Claimant's brother and others ran from the building.
As they ran, US Forces arrived and started firing on those, including
claimant's brother, who were running from the building. Claim recommended
for denial due to inconsistencies in the dates filed and because it arose
out of combat action. No reference to condolence payment.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for death of a child. Claimant
alleges that his son was playing at a playground when US Forces helicopters
fired on the playground and killed his son. File contains conflicting
reports of whether a rocket from a helicopter or some other unidentified
object from the sky killed the boy. Claim rejected because of insufficient
evidence. No reference to condolence payment.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $5,000. Claimant alleges
that Coalition Forces began firing randomly while her husband was driving
on the highway. He was shot and killed. The story is corroborated by
two witnesses. Statement from judge alleges that no car and only a body
was found at the scene. Claim is suggested for denial, with a note that
the SIGACTS (significant act) database only shows an Improvised Explosive
Devise on that date, that it was unusual to have waited 7 weeks to bury
the body, and that it appeared that the death certificate might be false.
No reference to condolence payment.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $2,500 for death of brother.
Claimant alleges that brother was shot while driving to Mosul. The claim
was denied because of insufficient evidence. Claimant appealed the decision,
but the claim was rejected again because of inconsistent statements and
insufficient evidence. Note that no activity in SIGACTs (significant
act) database. No reference to condolence payment.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under Foreign Claims Act for $2,500. Claimant alleges that
Coalition Forces killed her husband during a shoot out with insurgents.
Two witnesses stated that victim was shot and killed while driving to
work. SIGACTs (significant act) database shows that there was an incident
with insurgents that day and that one insurgent was shot and killed.
Claimant alleges that she lost her claims card. Claim denied due to insufficient
information. No reference to condolence payment.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $3,500 for death of son.
Claimant alleges that son was in house when Coalition Forces got into
a fire fight with Anti-Iraqi Forces. The boy was hit and killed instantly.
US Forces took the body and turned it over to the police who brought
it to the hospital. Not clear whether claim rejected or accepted and
if rejected whether referred to condolence payment.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant seeks $26,950 for
the death of his son and damage to vehicle. The claim is described by
the Army Memorandum as follows: "Claimant alleges that his son was
killed when US Forces shot at him from a checkpoint. A review of the
sigacts reveals that the claimant's son was driving a vehicle towards
a checkpoint at a high rate of speed. He ignored signals to stop his
vehicle, s osoldiers at the checkpoint opened fire, killing him. The
claimant provided corroborating witness statements, photographs, medical
reports, a death certificate and a police report with a scene sketch." The
claim was suggested for denial as being "involved in a security
situation," that is, combat activity. There is a handwritten note
in the file where the claim is denied to pay a "goodwill payment" but
it is unclear whether such a payment was made.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation as condolence payment for $2,500. Coalition Forces bombed
claimant's neighbor's house, resulting in heavy damage to claimant's
house. The roof collapsed and falling debris killed claimant's four children
who were sleeping in the bedroom nearest the neighbor's house. CF collected
photos several days after the incident. Judge concurs with payment.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleges that US Forces
killed his five sons. Claim for $50,000 under FCA. Claimant alleges that
during attacks on terrorists in her area, US Forces shot randomly, striking
his house and killing her sons. Claimant's request for compensation was
denied because the incident arose out of combat activity.

This file is composed of investigative
notes regarding an incident in Iraq by the "Al-Mufraq Police Station" and
the "Baquba Investigative Court." Police Report and Investigative
Court describe incident where claimant alleges that during attacks on
terrorists in her area, Coalition Forces shot randomly, striking her
house and killing her children. It appears that four people were killed.
The Investigative Court notes that it is filing a complaint against the
Coalition Forces and seeking compensation, though it not clear whether
compensation is granted.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleges that he drove
to the side of the road to let a US Convoy pass but that US Forces then
fired at his vehicle, killing his young son. His FCA claim was denied
as being related to combat activity. A condolence payment claim was then
filed for $2,500, and was approved for payment.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant seeks $16,000 because
her house was bombed and destroyed during Operation Arrowhead Ripper.
Her husband was killed during the strike. As a result, she has been living
with her brother since the strike. Her claim was denied, because the
incident arose out of a combat activity. A condolence payment claim was
then filed for $2,500, and was approved for payment.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant seeks $5,000 and
states that her husband was killed when Coalition Forces wrongly shot
at civilian villagers during a firefight. Her claim was initially denied,
because it arose out of combat operations. She is appealing and alleges
that her husband supported CF actions against the terrorists, that he
did not exhibit any aggression towards CF, and that CF wrongly shot at
the group of civilians he was with. Her claim was denies as lacking sufficient
evidence that the death arose from the negligence of US Forces. Not clear
if referred for condolence payment.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant seeks $7,000 for
the death of his wife who was killed during an air strike during Operation
Arrowhead Ripper. Claimant's wife and children were trying to get to
safety at his wife's parents' house when she was struck by shots fired
by Coalition Forces. Claim denied because it arose out of combat operations.
Then a condolence claim was filed for $2,500, and was paid.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleges that her
house was surrounded by Coalition Forces who were conducting searches
in the region. Claimant's husband was returning from work at the time
and did not know of the search operation. CF shot and killed him as he
was returning to his home. Claim denied due to insufficient evidence.
Not clear if referred for condolence payment.

Related to 35752-35757. Report,
death certificate, and compensation claim for victim of a random shooting
in the Al-Tahrir region. Claimant alleges that she was at home when one
of the victim's friends notified her that he had been shot and killed
by unknown armed men. Claimant is also seeking compensation for her husband.

Related to 35752-35757. Ba'quba
Investigation Court Documents. Complainant alleges that a fire fight
broke out between US Forces and insurgents. Her husband and son were
bystanders that got shot and killed by random fire. Complainant seeks
compensation and legal action against the shooters. A marriage certificate
is also included in the documents.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleges that her
husband was returning from work when he was caught in a fire fight between
Coalition Forces and insurgents. He was shot and killed. Claimant is
seeking compensation for the loss of her husband and his income. Claim
denied because: lack of evidence that US Forces caused damage/arose out
of combat activity. Coroner's report is also included in the documents.
No evidence that sent to consideration for condolence payment.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant seeks $5,000. Claimant
alleges that Coalition Forces in the area were attacked by mortar bombs
and started firing randomly in retaliation. Claimant's husband was in
a minibus and caught in the fire and killed. Death certificate/identity
cards of victims included in documents. Claim was denied as arising out
of combat activity. Claim was then considered under the Commanders' Emergency
Response Program and a $2,500 condolence payment was paid.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant seeks $6000. Situation
is unclear but it seems that claimant's son was killed when returning
home. He did not realize he had to stop at the checkpoint, so he was
shot by troops while driving. Claim was denied because it arose out of
combat operations. Then a condolence payment claim was filed and claimant
was paid $2,500.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant seeks $20,000. Claimant
alleges that her family was asleep on their roof, when they were awoken
by gunshots around 3am. They ran downstairs to see what was happening
and heard their neighbor crying outside. The claimant's son ran out to
help her when he was shot by Coalition Forces. FCA claim was denied under
the combat activity exception. Then a condolence payment claim was filed
and claimant was paid $2,500.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant seeks $10,000. Claimant
alleges that his son was killed by a Coalition Forces during a demonstration
in Khalis where warning shots were fired at the demonstrators. Claim
denied because reports from the incident state that no one was injured
or killed in the demonstration. Claimant appeals decision and includes
several written accounts that corroborate her story. Unclear what happens
with appeal.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant alleges that his
son was killed by Coalition Forces. The claim is denied as arising out
of combat activity. Then a condolence payment claim is filed and claimant
is paid $2,500.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. According to the Army Memorandum: "On
26 Feb 07, [Coalition Forces] entered the home of [redacted]. Upon entering
his come, CF placed a hood over the Claimant and began questioning him.
The Claimant heard gunshots and it was later discovered that his teenage
son was killed. CF told the boy to stay still. The boy reached for something
under his pillow and was shot by a Soldier from A Company, 1-505 Parachute
Infantry Regiment. At the time, the Soldier felt the boy had hostile
intent, however, it was later found that there were no weapons in the
house." The FCA claim was denied because of the hostile intent shown
by the victim. A condolence payment, however, was approved for $2,500.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act for $2,500. Claimant alleges
that Coalition Forces shot her husband using proper Escalation of Force
procedures after he turned down an access road to Patrol Base Millet,
resulting in his death. Claim denied due to insufficient evidence to
suggest that it resulted from non-combat activity or US Forces' negligence.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Memorandum explains that Coalition
Forces were conducting a controlled detonation of a building. They used
an interpreter to warn civilians of the danger and to clear out the surrounding
buildings. The blast was larger than expected and caused damage to the
house behind the targeted building. Claimant's daughter was trapped under
the rubble and later died of her injuries. Claimant had not wanted to
wake his daughter because he did not believe she would be in the zone
of danger. Claim denied, because CF had adequately provided warning to
civilians. However, a condolence payment in the amount of $2,500 was
approved.

This file is composed of parts
of an Army 15-6 investigation. File contains witness statements in regards
to an incident involving troops at an Operation Post. They noticed a
man come out of his house carrying a rifle. One soldier fired at him,
wounding the armed man. They found additional weapons in his house. A
medic treated the wounded man and the troops transported him to Riva
Ridge Medical Center. No reference to compensation

Related to 35856-35878. Medical
reports and interpreter's account of the incident. Medical record shows
that he was shot in the back, sustaining severe injuries. The medical
efforts of the doctors were unable to save his life. The interpreter's
account corroborates the accounts from the documents above.

Related to 35856-35878. Iraqi
civilian killed by Coalition Forces when he went outside his home to
turn on the generators. According to victim's widow, US Forces soldiers
allegedly searched the victim's home, finding AK-47s and a shotgun. They
also damaged the family's possessions and stole approximately US$9,000.
Included in the documents are Medical Records (Emergency Treatment and
Care), Physician Trauma Admitting Record, Request for Release for Uncrossmatched
Blood, Death Report, and Convoy List of Remains.

This file contains exhibits
that are composed of mostly witness statements and some pictures relating
to an Army 15-6 investigation of the death of an Iraqi civilian. The
daughter of a deceased man reports that, on June 30, 2007, her father
went outside their house to turn on the generator from 23:00-01:00. At
23:05, with his two daughters and granddaughter inside the house, he
was shot. Attached medical records show that he was shot in his upper
right back. The daughter reports that the soldiers then entered the house,
found weapons, and stole Iraq $3.9 million Dinars and U.S. $9,000. In
their statements, the soldiers deny taking anything from the house. Coalition
Forces took the civilian to an American hospital, where he died following
surgery. The daughter wants damages for the loss of her father and the
stolen funds. There is no evidence of any compensation.

This file is composed of an
Army 15-6 investigation of the death of an Iraqi civilian. A patrol was
traveling north in a southbound lane on the way to Rashid DAC. A soldier
was in the turret waving traffic to the shoulder. A white Toyota pickup
truck approached a patrol and, after beginning to pull over, darted back
into the lane, approaching the patrol head on at about 30 mph. After
the driver did not respond to the patrol's siren and horn, a soldier
in the lead vehicle decided there was no time for warning shots, fired
two shots; one hit the driver of the truck in the head and killed him.
Soldiers dispute whether he requested permission to fire. One medic told
the investigating officer that the body was not removed for over an hour
and a half; another soldier disputes this. No information regarding any
claim for compensation.

This file is composed of an
Army 15-6 investigation into the death of an Iraqi civilian. One half
hour after one of the station's gate received small arms fire, the guards
observed a car speeding toward the east gate. A PFC attempted to use
a handheld green laser to signal the vehicle to stop, but the laser malfunctioned;
the sergeant then fired warning shots and, when the vehicle did not change
course, ordered the PFC to fire at the vehicle. The deceased, an Iraqi
male, received a severe head wound; local nationals pulled him from the
car and took him to the hospital where he later died. No information
regarding any claim for compensation.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Father submitted a claim that
his son was shot by Coalition Forces battling a group that had detonated
an explosive and sought $1. The Foreign Claims Commissioner originally
denied the claim on October 12 because of insufficient evidence that
the death arose from the negligence or wrongful acts of the armed forces,
although a $2500 condolence payment was approved on October 15.

Related to 36015-36019. This
is the Army 15-6 investigations of the October 12, 2007 incident in Kirkuk,
Iraq. A captain reports that the first vehicle in a convoy was struck
by an explosive device (a sergeant reports that it caught fire), and
that the next two trucks in the convoy began firing at a man in black
behind a bunker who was trying to escape. The captain then ordered a
cease fire, and soldiers discovered the body of a boy in a white shirt.
The captain sent a local boy to get the Mukhtar of the village, who brought
the boy's mother to claim the body. The man in black was not captured.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response Program (condolence
payment). A security detail was driving against traffic, and the lead
gunner was waving an orange flag and yelling to direct oncoming traffic
out of the convoy's path. A dark blue sedan did not pull over to the
shoulder and continued to approach the convoy. The gunner then fired
warning shots, which caused the vehicle to stop, but the shots ricocheted
into a blue truck following the sedan, killing the individual for whom
a $2500 condolence payment was approved.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. The claimant filed a claim
for 40 million Iraqi dinar ($33,408) for the destruction of his house,
asserting that Coalition Forces bombed his house and killed his family.
The army concluded that the claim matched an incident where three local
nationals, occupying a house used to fire mortars at Coalition Forces,
were killed. The initial incident report states that locals began to
gather around the remains of the house after it was destroyed. The chief
of the Muqdadiyah town council also submitted a plea for the Americans
to compensate the owner of the house. The Foreign Claims Commission determined
that the claim thus arose from combat and denied the claim. An Army paralegal
separately noted that the claimant had been paid through Commander Emergency
Response Program (condolence payment).

Related to 36041-36058. One-page
memo from US Forces Commander at FOB Normandy, LTC to IP Station at Muqdadiyah
regarding the December 13, 2007 claim. The commander states that the
house was bombed and the family was killed by mistake. Commander requests
that the IP Station "take care of this claim."

Claim b Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response Program (condolence
payment). A father was in a taxi with his family traveling to Sherkat.
The taxi was involved in an Escalation of Force and the father's son
was killed. The Army Foreign Claims Commissioner approved a $2,500 condolence
payment. The father's claim for compensation under the Foreign Claims
Act is included in file 36063-36064.

Related to 36061-36062. Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claim
arises from the death of claimant's son on July 1, 2007. The claim includes
no additional facts regarding the incident. The Foreign Claims Commissioner
denied the claim because of insufficient evidence that the death resulted
from non-combat activity or the negligence or wrongful acts of the US
Armed Forces.

Four claims by Iraqi civilians
for compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response Program (condolence
payments) composed of four payment vouchers. Two record condolence payments
for $2,500, each related to an Escalation of Force incident on July 1,
2007. The third voucher is for a $2,500 "martyr payment" to
a woman for the death of her husband, arising from an incident on November
13, 2007. The fourth is for a $5,000 payment, $2,500 of which is for
a personal injury and $2,500 of which is for vehicle damage, both occurring
on August 18, 2007.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Coalition Forces searched
Al Qodos village, and the claimant's brother was shot, either by soldiers
or by an airplane. Claimant sought $2,500 for wrongful death. He died
the following day from bleeding in chest, brain, and abdomen. File includes
a claim form and statements from a local police investigation. Coalition
Forces later apologized to the family. Not clear whether claim granted
or denied.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claim asserts that the Coalition
Forces were setting up an ambush for a vehicle and started shooting.
Claimant sought $2,500 for wrongful death. The claim was denied because
of insufficient evidence that the incident arose from the negligent or
wrongful acts of US Forces.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant seeks compensation
following the death of her husband. He was driving at a high speed, which
caused Coalition Forces to follow Escalation of Force procedures and
fire disabling shots at his vehicle. One of the rounds hit the woman's
husband, killing him. While the Foreign Claims Commissioner found that
the claimant did not have a claim under the Foreign Claims Act because
the damages were incident to combat activity, a $2,500 condolence payment
was approved.

Related to 36087-36088. The
claimant notes that her husband, the driver, was shot seven times, but
the passenger in the car was unharmed. Coalition Forces searched the
car and found nothing. The passenger explains that s/he and the deceased
were on their way to go shopping, and that the husband was driving too
fast to slow down when they saw Coalition Forces.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claim arises from the death
of claimant's son. A red sedan with five local nationals passed six other
vehicles and approached a US Forces' patrol. The patrol's gunner fired
a flare and a warning shot. The US Forces' response is redacted, but
the result was that two civilians were killed and one was wounded. The
sedan then caught fire. The claim was denied because of insufficient
evidence that US Forces acted negligently and/or wrongfully, but a $2,500
condolence payment was approved.

Related to 36101-36104. Claim
by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. This
is another claim arising from a death that occurred as a result of the
incident on July 1, 2007, in Hawija. The incident description and conclusions
are identical to the other claim.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. A woman submits a claim following
her husband's death. He was driving a car with his wife and two other
passengers. The car stopped, turned off its lights, and one of the passengers
exited. After about a minute, US Forces "engaged." The passenger
got back in the car, which attempted to flee. US Forces continued to
engage, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and killing
him. The wife may have also been injured (the details are redacted),
but the other two passengers were unharmed. The FCA claim was denied
because of insufficient evidence that the incident arose out of the negligence
and/or wrongful acts of the US Armed Forces, but a $2,500 condolence
payment was approved.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Iraqi man submits claim for
the death of his son, who was killed by Coalition Forces' mortar fire.
On the day of the incident, US Forces reported being fired upon and returned
fire, killing one local national and wounding four. The claim was denied
because of insufficient evidence that the incident arose out of the negligence
and/or wrongful acts of the US Armed Forces, but a $2,500 condolence
payment was approved.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Iraqi man submits claim for
the death of his wife. He was in a truck with his mother, his wife, and
their two children driving toward a patrol. The truck pulled around 15-20
cars that were stopped and did not respond when the patrol fired a boat
flare and a shot in the road in front of the vehicle. The patrol's gunner
then fired to disable the vehicle. One round killed one of the women
in the vehicle, and the vehicle then stopped. The claim was denied because
of insufficient evidence that the incident arose out of the negligence
and/or wrongful acts of the US Armed Forces, but a $2,500 condolence
payment was approved. It is somewhat unclear whether the claimant's wife
or mother died; Item 1 on the condolence memorandum says that the payment
is for the claimant's mother's death, but the table in Item 3 indicates
that the payment is for the death of the claimant's wife.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. A man claims that his relative,
a contractor for US Forces (Forward Operating Base Bernstein) was killed
by a small arms attack while driving to work. Two separate forms list
different reasons for the denial of the claim: the project worksheet
says that the damages were incident to combat, and another form says
that that there was insufficient evidence that the incident arose out
of the negligence and/or wrongful acts of the US Armed Forces. A condolence
payment of $2,500 was approved.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Haji Ibrahim Abdin claims
that his relative was killed in an Escalation of Force incident with "3-7
FA." Two separate forms list different reasons for the denial of
the claim: the project worksheet says that the damages were incident
to combat, and another form says that that there was insufficient evidence
that the incident arose out of the negligence and/or wrongful acts of
the US Armed Forces. A condolence payment of $2,500 was approved.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation. Memorandum from Administrative Law Attorney to the Commander
of Contingency Operating Base Speicher in Tikrit, Iraq, reviewing a request
for a battle damage payment and recommending a $10,000 payment to an
Iraqi civilian, whose claim under the Foreign Claims Act was denied because
the damages arose incident to combat. On June 19, 2007, Coalition Forces
engaged in strikes during Operation Arrowhead Ripper, which killed two
of the claimant's daughters and injured his son. His house and two cars
were also significantly damaged. The memo notes that the claimant had
already received $5,000 for the death of his two daughters (likely a
condolence payment). The author recommended the $10,000 payment, the
maximum allowable for "extraordinary cases," because the claimant's
house and two cars were destroyed.

Related to 36127-36128. This
is the intake record and claim form from the June 19, 2007, incident
in which the civilian's daughters were killed, his son was injured, and
his house and two cars were destroyed. On that day, US Forces confirmed
that the house was a target, and 3 "JDAMS" were dropped, two
of which hit the house. After US Forces observed additional people entering
the house, they fired four rounds. A second target house was also identified
and US Forces shot three missiles and 130 rounds of ammunition at this
target. The claim was denied because the damage was incident to combat.

Miscellaneous records, including
a report from Al Mafraq police station regarding individuals killed by
Coalition Forces fire; much of the report is redacted as foreign language
text. There is also a report of two destroyed cars.

Related to 36127-36128. This
is a document from the 1st Armored Division regarding a battle damage
payment and recording that three officers concurred that a $10,000 payment
in compensation for the damage to the claimant's house and two cars.
The form states that there was a "reasonable likelihood" that
Coalition Forces' strikes caused the damage.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation. Memorandum from Administrative Law Attorney to the Commander
of Contingency Operating Base Speicher in Tikrit, Iraq, reviewing a request
for a battle damage payment and recommending a payment of $7,500 to replace
a truck destroyed in an Escalation of Force Incident. The claimant and
his brother used the truck for commercial purposes, and the brother was
killed while driving the truck. The claimant received $2,500 for the
death of his brother (a condolence payment) and requested $15,000 to
replace the Mercedes Benz truck. Because market value of a similar commercial
truck is $7,500, the attorney recommended a $7,500 payment.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. The claimant asserts that
a Coalition Forces helicopter opened fire on and killed his brother during
a Coalition Forces raid on their village. The claim was denied because
of insufficient evidence that the claim resulted from non-combat activity
or arose out of the wrongful and/or negligence acts of the US Armed Forces.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. The claimant's husband was
shot while walking on a "general street." She described her
husband as a member in a group that supported the Coalition Forces. She
submitted two witness statements in support of her claim. In September
2008, the Army denied her claim because it concluded that the death was
the result of insurgent acitvities. Upon reconsideration, the Army concluded
in December 2008 that the death was caused during combat activity and
recommended denial of the FCA claim, but recommended making a $2,500
condolence payment. The file also includes a letter denying the FCA claim
for five separate reasons: lack of evidence, lack of evidence that US
Forces caused the damage, evidence shows that damage was caused during
combat, and evidence shows that "the damage was caused by your own
negligence or wrongdoing." The captain who signed the letter did
not appear to distinguish among the reasons, and left the additional "Other" field
without filling in the accompanying blank.

Related to 36156-36163. This
is a reproduction of the two witness statements that were included in
that document. The witnesses attest that the claimant's husband supported
the Coalition Forces against terrorist groups and was shot while walking
in the village.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant's young son was killed
after a rocket fired by a US helicopter hit the family's home. Claimant's
other son also made a statement. The file also includes a letter denying
the FCA claim for five separate reasons: lack of evidence, lack of evidence
that US Forces caused the damage, evidence shows that damage was caused
during combat, and evidence shows that "the damage was caused by
your own negligence or wrongdoing." The captain who signed the letter
did not appear to distinguish among the reasons, and left the additional "Other" field
without filling in the accompanying blank.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant's father was driving
to work when he encountered US Forces. The soldiers motioned for the
father's vehicle to stop and shot and killed him when he did not. Claimant
asked for compensation for his father's death and for the $1,744 of damage
caused to the vehicle. The Foreign Claims Commission found that the evidence
supported the claim and recommended a $1,500 payment. Attorney notes
suggest that claimant received $1,500 under the FCA. There is also a
record of a $2,500 condolence payment.

Miscellaneous record - the
first page is a photo montage of a van with marks from gunshots on its
windshield and with loose wires dangling in its front interior. The second
and third pages are redacted as foreign language text, b(6).

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant sought to recover
$5,000 for her husband's death and the loss of their vehicle. Claimant's
husband encountered US Forces, Stryker vehicles in blocking position,
while driving, stopped, and reversed. US Forces began to shoot at him.
The car caught on fire and the claimant's husband burned to death. Claimant
also submitted a fire department report, a police report, a will, and
a death certificate. The Foreign Claims Commission found that the evidence
supported the claim. A Commander's Emergency Response Program memo of
understanding issued a $2,500 condolence payment on June 25, 2006.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant's son was walking
to a shop when an engagement between Anti-Iraqi Forces and US Forces
broke out, and he was killed. Claims research notes recommend denying
the claim because the evidence does not establish whether US Forces or
AIF shot claimant's son and because of the possibility that the claimant's
son was a member of the AIF. Claimant's mother found her son still lying
on the ground several hours after he was shot. The claims chronology
sheet states that soldiers later visited claimant's home to apologize.
Significant Activity records US Forces lists all of the dead and wounded
(four in total) as AIF members. A Commander's Emergency Response Program
memo of understanding issued a $2,000 condolence payment for claim 349
on June 26, 2006.

Miscellaneous records possibly
related to 36218-36230. Victim was shot five times in his back. One witness
attests that he had left his home to buy supplies for school. Mother's
statement says that another individual told her he was on a motorcycle
with her son, and that, upon hearing gunshots, her son ran into a side
street.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant attests that a Coalition
Forces helicopter was pursuing insurgents and wrongfully hit his house
with two missiles, killing one of his daughters and injuring another.
Record also includes translation of a male's and a female's identification
cards, a memo from Alyrath police station stating that one individual
was wrongfully killed by Coalition Forces, a witness statement certifying
that a Coalition Forces helicopter shot two missiles at a house, killing
a nine-year-old girl and injuring her eight-year-old sister, and certificate
from the Medical Committee of Kirkuk's Public Health Office stating that
one individual was hemorrhaging and required surgery outside of Iraq.
File does not include disposition of claim.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation (basis unspecified, but likely under the Foreign Claims
Act). Claimant states that his daughter was killed in an automobile accident
with a Humvee (HMMWV). The claims research recommended a $2,500 payment.
The HMMWV was the lead vehicle in a convoy traveling on the left side
of the road. The gunner on the vehicle fired warning shots at an approaching
Iraqi vehicle and the two vehicles then collided head-on. Four of the
five Iraqi civilians in the car died, as did the gunner. A series of
emails records that condolence payments of $2,500 per civilian were made.
The father of one of the deceased civilians felt that this was not enough
to support young children for whom he is now responsible, and the Army
encouraged him to file a claim.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Claimant's wife was killed
by a US Forces helicopter during an air attack when the helicopter shot
at the car in which she was traveling on her way to work at a bank. Another
civilian in the car was also killed. Claimant sought $5,000 but received
condolence payment of $2,500.

Related to 36268-36279; it
is unclear whether this is a claim to recover for the same civilian's
death described above. Claimant is the father of a female who was killed
when, as described above, a US Forces helicopter shot the car in which
she was traveling. There were five people in the car, two of whom died.
One of the surviving passengers said that the helicopter shot a rocket
which hit a wall, and the explosion from the rocket killed the claimant's
daughter.

Possibly related to 36268-36279
and 36280-36289. Claim by Iraqi civilian for compensation under the Foreign
Claims Act. The memorandum for the Chief of Claims states that the claimant's
daughter was killed by gunfire on April 28, 2005, and recommends denying
the claim. The Band of Brothers Claims form states that the claimant's
daughter was driving to work as a passenger in a car when a helicopter
shot at the vehicle while it was stopped at a traffic light. The helicopter
missed, but the daughter was killed by shrapnel. Two witness statements,
death report, and police report describe an incident on August 24, 2005
with the same facts as the two claims above. Claimant first filed claim
with Iraqi Police and was then told to file with Coalition Forces.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation (basis unspecified, but likely Foreign Claims Act). Claim
arises from the death of claimant's son. According to witness statements
from the claimant and the brother of the deceased, when their son/brother
did not return home, the family searched and found him dead in his burned-out
car. The memorandum for the Chief of Claims states that an Improvised
Explosive Devise was found in the trunk of the car. Claim denied on the
grounds that the evidence showed that the damage was caused during combat
and by civilian's own negligence/wrongdoing, as well as "terrorist
activity." Record also includes photographs of destroyed car. No
record of any condolence payment.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation (basis unspecified, but likely Foreign Claims Act). Claimant
reports that he was driving with his son and pulled over when he saw
a US Forces vehicle, which opened fire and shot and killed the son. $2,500
condolence payment approved.

Miscellaneous record includes
a death certificate for a woman who died on May 7, 2006 as a result of
shrapnel and a statement from a civilian that Iraqi police raided his
house. He told the police that his neighbors were terrorists. The police
left after three hours, at which point US Forces bombed his house and
launched an air strike against his neighbor's house. Record also includes
photographs of the interior and exterior of a bombed-out house.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response Program (for a
condolence payment). Claimant seeks compensation for the deaths of his
wife, sister, and uncle, who were killed in an incident where between
twelve and fourteen others were injured, including children, after Iraqi
police told US Forces that terrorists were in his uncle's house. US Forces
then attacked the house with tanks and a helicopter. Two houses were
also destroyed. Memorandum for Chief of Claims recommends denying claim
and paying $250 in condolence payment.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Foreign Claims Act. Memorandum for Chief of Claims
recommended denying claim and noted that $4,500 in condolence payment
through the Commander Emergency Response Program was paid. Claimant is
the mother of deceased. She and her son were driving in front of a US
Forces convoy when the convoy's gunner shot her son in the head. Memorandum
for Chief of Claims notes that son was shot after he refused to yield.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response Program (for condolence
payment). Claimant's father was walking to get ice cream when he was
shot in the back by US Forces. $1,000 condolence paid.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response Program (for condolence
payment). Claimant seeks compensation for the death of her husband, who
pulled over in his car when he saw Coalition Forces. An Improvised Explosive
Devise then went off and Coalition Forces started shooting with the insurgents
and the claimant's husband was shot in the chest. Claimant, her daughter,
and husband's uncle and sister-in-law were in the car. Claimant also
sought $200 for damage to the dashboard and windshield of the vehicle.
Record includes photographs of the car showing windshield and dashboard
damage. $1,700 condolence payment paid.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation under the Commander's Emergency Response Program (for condolence
payment). The claimant's husband was shot in the neck while driving during
a gun battle between Coalition Forces and Anti-Iraqi Forces. Witness
statements from the husband's wife, sibling, and parent state that the
husband had left his shop to buy something when he was killed. The claimant
had no claim for vehicle damage because she could not provide any proof
of ownership of the car. Much of the record is redacted as foreign language
text, (b)(6). $500 condolence payment paid.

Claim by Iraqi civilian for
compensation (unclear under what basis) following the death of one daughter
and the injury of another. US Forces patrol started shooting at the two
girls when they were just outside the door to the house. One was killed
by gunshots to her stomach and leg. The other was shot in her right arm.
US Forces took the injured daughter to a hospital in a helicopter.

Claim by Iraqi civilian under
the Foreign Claims Act for $5,000, on behalf of his two daughters who
were mistakenly identified as combatants and shot. One daughter was wounded;
the other killed. Memorandum by a Military Paralegal to the Commander,
2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment, recommends approval of the claim. Not clear
whether actually approved and paid.

Claim by "Mrs. Ahmed," an
Iraqi civilian, under the Foreign Claims Act on behalf of her herself
and four children. One child (a daughter) was killed, three other children
were injured, and her house damaged when a mortar landed near "Mrs.
Ahmed's" home at 2:30 am when the family was sleeping. Memorandum
by a Military Paralegal to the Commander, 2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment,
recommends denial of the claims as the SCR was firing mortars during
combat operations as a terrain denial mission. The "late report" indicates
that nine total rounds were called but two were observed short and misfired.
[36428.pdf] The Military Paralegal further recommends that "Mrs.
Ahmed" not be reimbursed under the Commander's Emergency Response
Program ("CERP") (condolence payment) as the family previously
received a payout of $12,500 on January 15, 2008.

Related to 36424-36428. Appears
to be report by the Muqdadiyah investigation judge in which "Mrs.
Ahmed" lodged her complaint and stated that US Forces "confessed
for [the] accident [that killed her daughter." Report also states
that "Mrs. Ahmed's" daughter's death certificate states that
the manner of death was "insurgency accident."

Claim by Iraqi civilian, under
the Foreign Claims Act for $5,000, on behalf of her husband who was shot
and killed in his vehicle, a grey Dawoo, while driving home with his
son. The Muqdaduyah investigation report states that US Forces fired
three shots at decendent's vehicle while he was on the main street in
front of his home. The gunshots struck the vehicle's radiator, front
windshield and tires. The son reported that US Forces fired the shots
after they had passed the decendent's vehicle. The Memorandum by a Military
Paralegal to the Commander, 2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment, recommends denial
of the claim as the decedent "may have been killed by US Forces
engaged in combat." The Military Paralegal also noted that it was "possible" that
the decendent was killed in the crossfire of US forces involved in firefights
near the vicinity where the decendent was killed. The Military Paralegal
further recommends that the claim may be payable under the Commander's
Emergency Response Program ("CERP") (condolence payment).

Claim by Iraqi civilian, under
the Foreign Claims Act for $5,000 on behalf of his wife who was killed
when mortar rounds landed near a canal where she was washing her clothes.
The decedent's husband reported that the mortar also destroyed his home.
The resolution of the claim is not listed in the file.

Claim by Iraqi civilian under
the Foreign Claims Act and the 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Commander's
Martyr Fund for $2,500, on behalf of his father, who was killed, and
his mother, who was injured in the incident. The descendent was shot
in his vehicle as he was turning on the access road to the Patrol Base
Millet. Correspondence by claimant to Commander of FOB McHenry. The resolution
of the claim is not listed in the file.

Claim by an Iraqi civilian,
under the Foreign Claims Act for $16,500, on behalf of his son, his daughter-in-law
and their five children (3 males, 2 females) who were killed when Coalition
Forces dropped a bomb on the family's home at approximately 2:00 am when
the family was sleeping. Only a son of the descendent survived the incident
but was injured. The family's home was also completely destroyed (photographs
of the home included in documents at 36476.pdf). The claim was denied
as the Army determined that the residence was bombed during "Operation
Arrowhead Ripper" and arose "'directly or indirectly' from
combat activities."

Commander's Emergency Response
Program Payment, condolence payment, for $10,000 made to Iraqi civilian
whose 2 daughters were killed, and a son injured when Coalition Forces
engaged in "Operation Arrowhead Ripper" struck the claimant's
home, which was also damaged. The 3-1 CAV Commander recommended the payment "in
recognition for the damage to his house and two cars" [but not the
loss of his children].

Claim by an Iraqi civilian,
under the Foreign Claims Act for $10,000 on behalf of his mother, who
was shot in the chest and killed, and himself for damage to his vehicle.
The incident occurred when Coalition Forces "randomly opened fire" on
the claimant while he was driving his pickup truck home from Baghdad.
Photographs of the pickup truck and accident scene included in documents
(36501.pdf - 36524.pdf). Claimant was paid $5,000.

Claim by an Iraqi civilian,
under the Foreign Claims Act for $2,500 on behalf of his wife who was
shot and killed when Coalition Forces opened fire on a street in Iraq.
The resolution of the claim is not clear from the file.

Claim by an Iraqi civilian,
under the Foreign Claims Act for $13,000, on behalf of his wife and son,
who were shot and killed, and himself for property damage to his van.
The family's vehicle was shot at purportedly during a melee that followed
an Albu Soda Taliban attack. Claimant was paid a total of $4,000.

Claim by an Iraqi civilian,
under the Foreign Claims Act on behalf of his wife and daughter who were
shot and killed on the street in Ramadi while walking home from the Alizah
Primary School. The decedents were killed by Coalition Forces who "randomly
in a heavy way" opened fire on the street. Commander's Emergency
Response Program Payment (condolence payment) Packets form by Army states "SIGACT
matches story. Looks like a good claim." However, the resolution
of the claim is not listed in the file.

Condolence payment request
notes. Memoranda discusses condolence payments related to death of local
national killed on September 25, 2007, by the 1-7 Calvary (payment recommended
by Squadron Commander) and death of combatant by the 2-5 Calvary due
to combat ops on September 23, 2007.

Commander's Emergency Response
Program, condolence payment, and claims request notes. Memoranda indicates
that the family "who lived in the house behind the controlled det[anation]
site" was paid $2,500 for the death and $25. The $25 appears to
be for property damage.

Memorandum re Informal Commander's
Inquiry dated June 28, 2006 (document is heavily redacted). Memo details
the death of a non-combatant by a Sergeant. The non-combatant was killed
after he "had been popping his head over the wall looking very suspicious."

Memorandum re Escalation of
Force/Three Non Combatant Deaths dated January 17, 2008, (document is
heavily redacted). Memo details the deaths of three Iraqi nationals,
a grandfather, father and son who were fired upon in a pickup truck.
After the initial shots were fired, the passenger (likely the grandfather)
exited the vehicle and attempted to hide in a ditch nearby where he was
further fired upon until he was killed. The driver of the vehicle (likely
the father) was killed inside the vehicle and the child was critically
wounded (he was airlifted to a medical facility but later died). The
incident outlined in the memo was purportedly reported in the press and "received
interest through MNF-I Commander level." The descendants' family
received a payout of $8,500 from the Commander's Emergency Response Program
(condolence payment).

Note regarding the death of
four local nationals, two adults and two children, during an escalation
of force near an Improvised Explosive Devise site. A BMW with the decedents
was fired upon, caught fire and incinerated. Note inquires whether a
Commander's Emergency Response Program (condolence) payment will be made
to the family and lack of success getting contact information.

Claim by an Iraqi civilian,
under the Foreign Claims Act on behalf of his son who was struck by a
truck and killed when the child went to go get candy and toys being given
out by US soldiers. Claimant was paid $1,000 as a "[s]ympathy payment
for death of son [REDACTED] during handouts of gifts and candy[.]"